Description

These trees are generally bushy and low but can be pruned to shape; large oval to elliptical glossy leaves with cone shaped flowers that can appear anywhere on the trunk or branches; fruit is sweet and juicy but seeds are poisonous

Planting & Growing

Cherimoya will grow to be about 25 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more.

This plant is typically grown in a designated edibles garden. It should only be grown in full sunlight. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This species is not originally from North America.