Taste of the tropics!

Cherimoya (pronounced "chair-ih-moy-ah") is considered one of the most delicious fruits in the world.  Most people who try a Cherimoya love it. It has the taste and texture of tropical ice cream!  The fruits weigh from 1 to 4 pounds and the trees are very productive. The main reason you don't see Cherimoyas in stores much is because they don't ship well -- and maybe because of the strange name?  It's not the prettiest fruit in the world, but hidden under the lumpy skin is an ambrosial delight.  If you've never tasted the sweet, creamy, sprightly flavor of a Cherimoya, you are in for a real treat!

Cherimoya (Annona cherimola) is a sub-tropical fruit from the Andes that can survive 26-27 degrees F. when mature.  Young plants need a minimum of 31-32 degrees.  Cherimoya resents very hot temperatures (over about 95-100), although mid-day shade helps.  In the right environment, it is a very fast-growing, easy-to-grow tree that can produce fruit as soon as 3 years.  Can be grown in a large container, and also in a cool greenhouse - simply prune it to 5 or 6 feet if needed (gets to 20 feet if left unpruned).  Does well in part shade, especially mid-day shade. Self-fruitful, so you only need one tree!  Seedlings generally produce good-quality fruits.  

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