Cherimoya Tropical Fruit Tree Seedling – Live Plant, 25-30 inch, 1 Gallon Pot

Overview

Experience the joy of harvesting your own unique and delicious fruits with this cherimoya tropical fruit tree seedling. Known for its rich, sweet, and custard-like flavor, the Cherimoya (Annona cherimola) is a highly prized tropical fruit. This vibrant seedling, also commonly called a custard apple tree, offers an exceptional opportunity to cultivate an exotic fruit-bearing plant right in your garden or on your patio. With its distinctive artichoke-like appearance and creamy texture, the Cherimoya fruit is a true delight for any fruit enthusiast. This adaptable tree is evergreen, though it may briefly shed leaves in colder conditions, adding a fascinating element to your landscape. Imagine the satisfaction of picking fresh, ripe Cherimoya fruits, ready to be enjoyed straight from the tree or incorporated into refreshing drinks and desserts. This cherimoya live plant is a robust 2-year-old seedling, grown from seed, ensuring a strong start for your tropical fruit adventure.

Key Benefits

Cultivating your own cherimoya tropical fruit tree offers a wealth of rewards, transforming your outdoor space into a productive and beautiful oasis. From fresh, homegrown produce to enhancing your garden’s aesthetic, the benefits are numerous:

• Exquisite Homegrown Fruit: Enjoy the unparalleled taste of fresh, sweet, custard-like Cherimoya fruits, often referred to as nature’s ice cream, picked directly from your own tree.
• Culinary Versatility: The creamy pulp of the Cherimoya is perfect for making refreshing fruit drinks, smoothies, desserts, or simply savoring on its own, bringing a taste of the tropics to your kitchen.
• Unique Ornamental Value: This custard apple tree develops into an attractive, substantial tree with lush foliage, adding exotic charm and a unique aesthetic appeal to any garden or patio setting.
• Bountiful Harvests: This particular variety produces medium to large fruits with yellowish-green skin and juicy, almost gelatinous flesh, ensuring a consistent and rewarding harvest season from November to March.
• Shade Provision: Mature Cherimoya trees can reach approximately 25 feet in both height and width, providing ample shade and creating a comfortable, tropical ambiance in your outdoor living area.
• Rewarding Gardening Experience: Engage in the fulfilling process of growing cherimoya, nurturing a tropical plant from a young seedling to a fruit-bearing tree, and enjoying the sweet rewards of your labor.
• Healthful Addition: Fresh Cherimoya fruits are not only delicious but also a source of vitamins and minerals, contributing to a healthy diet.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Proper care is essential for a thriving cherimoya tropical fruit tree. These tropical plants, while adaptable, require specific conditions to flourish and produce abundant fruit. For optimal growth, ensure your cherimoya live plant receives bright, indirect sunlight. A location that gets 6-8 hours of indirect sun daily is ideal. They thrive in well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils, as this can lead to root rot. When watering, allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out between waterings. Consistent moisture is important, especially during flowering and fruiting periods, but overwatering should be avoided. These trees are sensitive to cold weather, making them suitable for USDA zones 9-11 outdoors. In cooler climates, they can be successfully grown in large containers and brought indoors or provided with protection during winter. Fertilize your custard apple tree regularly during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer formulated for fruit trees. Pruning can help maintain shape, encourage branching, and improve fruit production. Watch for common pests like mealybugs and scale, and address them promptly with organic pest control methods. Remember, while the fruit is a culinary delight, the seeds are not edible and should not be consumed.

Size & Details

This offering is for a vibrant cherimoya tropical fruit tree seedling, approximately 2 years old, and measuring 25-30 inches in height. Each seedling comes housed in a convenient 1-gallon pot, providing a robust start for your tropical fruit plant. These seedlings are grown from seed, ensuring genetic diversity and vigor. When mature, Cherimoya trees can reach substantial sizes, typically growing up to about 25 feet in both height and width, making them excellent shade trees as well as prolific fruit producers. The fruit typically ripens from November to March, offering a consistent harvest season. Your cherimoya live plant will be carefully prepared for transit, shipped without the container to minimize stress during delivery while ensuring its health and vitality upon arrival. With proper care, you can look forward to enjoying fresh, homegrown Cherimoya fruits for many years to come.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How large will my cherimoya tropical fruit tree ultimately grow? A: Your Cherimoya tree can reach an impressive size, typically growing up to approximately 25 feet in both height and width, providing ample shade and fruit.
• Q: What type of soil is best for growing cherimoya? A: This tropical fruit plant thrives in well-draining soil that is rich in nutrients and organic matter. Avoid heavy, compacted soils.
• Q: When is the optimal time to plant a cherimoya live plant seedling? A: The ideal period for planting your Cherimoya seedling is during the spring or early summer months when the danger of frost has passed.
• Q: How do I know when my Cherimoya fruit is ready for harvest? A: Harvest your Cherimoya fruits when their skin turns a pale yellow-green color and they feel slightly soft to the touch, similar to a ripe avocado.
• Q: What are the essential care requirements for my Cherimoya plant? A: To care for your Cherimoya, protect it from cold weather (especially if you’re growing cherimoya in cooler zones), provide sufficient nutrients through regular fertilization, and ensure it receives bright, indirect sunlight.
• Q: Can the custard apple tree be grown in a container? A: Yes, Cherimoya seedlings can successfully thrive in large containers with adequate nutrients, making them suitable for various climates, including those with cooler winters if properly protected indoors or in a greenhouse.
• Q: Are the seeds of the Cherimoya fruit edible? A: No, while the fruit is a delicious culinary delight, the seeds are not edible and should not be consumed.
• Q: How old is this Cherimoya seedling? A: These Cherimoya seedlings are approximately 2 years old, ensuring a good foundation for growth.
• Q: What is the typical height of the seedling upon arrival? A: The seedlings typically measure between 25 to 30 inches in height.
• Q: Can this tree handle tropical climates well? A: Yes, as a tropical fruit seedling, it is well-suited for tropical climates and thrives in warm, humid conditions.