Mountain soursop

Annona montana

Annona

Annonaceae

Tropical Plants

Zone 5–10

🍎 Edible

Mountain soursop is a fast-growing tropical fruit tree that thrives in warm, humid climates with fertile, well-draining soil and plenty of sun. Young trees benefit from regular watering and a balanced fertilizer during the growing season to support vigorous growth and fruit development. In cooler climates it can be grown in a large container and brought indoors during cold months, though fruiting is most reliable in truly tropical conditions.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

120″

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply And Allow The Top 2 Inches Of Soil To Dry Slightly Before Watering Again; Avoid Waterlogging

Temperature

-20° – 90°F

Mature Spread

up to 18″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Bolivia

Brazil North

Brazil Northeast

Brazil South

Brazil Southeast

Brazil West-Central

Colombia

Costa Rica

Cuba

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

French Guiana

Guyana

Haiti

Honduras

Jamaica

Leeward Is.

Panamá

Peru

Puerto Rico

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

🐝 Birds

Safety & Use

🍎 Edible fruit

⚕ Medicinal

Sources

Data: trefle

Image: trefle.io — Taken Jan 9, 2012 by EOL − Alex Popovkin (cc-by)

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