Cherimoya
Annona cherimola
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Cherimoya is a subtropical fruit tree native to the Andes, prized for its creamy, custard-like fruit with an exotic flavor. The tree is semi-deciduous and produces fragrant flowers followed by large, heart-shaped fruits that typically ripen in fall and winter.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Andean region (Peru, Ecuador, Colombia)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
'Fino de Jete' and 'Campas' are among the most widely cultivated varieties, known for superior fruit quality and productivity. 'Bonita' and 'Rioja' are also popular selections in commercial and home orchards.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Cherimoya is a subtropical fruit tree native to the Andes, prized for its creamy, custard-like fruit with an exotic flavor. The tree is semi-deciduous and produces fragrant flowers followed by large, heart-shaped fruits that typically ripen in fall and winter.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Cherimoya grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Andean region (Peru, Ecuador, Colombia)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
'Fino de Jete' and 'Campas' are among the most widely cultivated varieties, known for superior fruit quality and productivity. 'Bonita' and 'Rioja' are also popular selections in commercial and home orchards.