Vietnamese Cherimoya Tropical Fruit Tree – Custard Apple – Grafted

Grow Your Own Delicious Cherimoya Fruit

Indulge in the unique, custard-like flavor of Cherimoya Tropical Fruit Trees. Also known as Annona cherimola, these trees originate from the Andes and produce fruit prized for its sweet and creamy taste. Bring a taste of the tropics to your garden with a magnificent Cherimoya tree!

Cherimoya trees, while evergreen, might briefly shed leaves in colder conditions. The fruit, resembling an artichoke, offers a delightful, custard apple-like experience, perfect fresh or in smoothies. These adaptable trees have flourished in Southern California since the late 1800s, proving their resilience and appeal.

Growing to approximately 25 feet in height and width, Cherimoyas can successfully fruit in large containers with proper nutrients. Grafting significantly enhances their cold and disease resistance, making them a more robust choice for various growing conditions. Our superior grafted Cherimoya trees are known for producing medium-sized fruit with extra-large bumps, thin, almost edible skin, exquisite flavor, and a uniquely soft texture, ensuring a premium fruit experience right from your backyard.

Benefits of Growing a Grafted Cherimoya Tree:

• Enjoy fresh, custard-like fruit from your own garden, ensuring peak ripeness and flavor.
• Unique ornamental tree adding beauty and a tropical aesthetic to your landscape.
• Grafted for enhanced cold and disease tolerance, providing a more resilient and productive plant.
• Can be grown in containers, making it suitable for smaller spaces, patios, or regions with colder winters where it can be moved indoors.

This is a grafted plant, approximately 4 feet tall, ready for planting. Plants ship without containers, securely wrapped to ensure safe transit. Please note: Cherimoya plants are sensitive to cold weather. It is the buyer’s responsibility to monitor the weather between the origin and your location to ensure optimal conditions for delivery and planting.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cherimoya Trees:

• How big do Cherimoya trees get? These trees typically grow to about 25 feet wide and high, forming a beautiful, spreading canopy.
• What kind of soil is best for Cherimoya trees? Cherimoya trees thrive in well-draining soil with adequate nutrients. A slightly acidic to neutral pH is generally preferred.
• How much sunlight do Cherimoya trees need? They thrive in bright, indirect sunlight. While they can tolerate some full sun, protection from intense afternoon sun, especially in hot climates, is beneficial.
• When is the best time to plant a Cherimoya tree? The ideal planting season is spring or early summer, allowing the tree ample time to establish before cooler temperatures arrive.
• Are Cherimoya seeds poisonous? Yes, the seeds are poisonous and should not be eaten. The fruit flesh, however, is safe and delicious.