Cherimoya

Annona cherimola

Also known as Custard apple, Annona tripetala, Ice cream fruit, Annona pubescens

Tropical Plants · Edibles & Herbs · Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Fruit Tree · Subtropical · Tropical Fruit · Cherimoya · Annona · Exotic Fruit · Hand Pollination · Edible Fruit · Warm Climate · Custard Apple

Cherimoya is a subtropical fruit tree that requires full sun, warm temperatures, and a sheltered position to produce its prized, creamy-textured fruit. It needs regular watering during flowering and fruiting and performs best in USDA zones 10–11 or in large containers that can be brought indoors during cold spells. Hand-pollination is often recommended to improve fruit set, as natural pollinators may be scarce outside its native range.