Atemoya

Annona atemoya

Physical Characteristics

Annona atemoya is a deciduous Tree growing to 8 m (26ft) by 8 m (26ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Beetles. The plant is self-fertile. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry soil and can tolerate drought.

Distribution

A garden hybrid, Annona cherimola x Annona squamosa.

Habitats

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw [ 301 ]. Delicious [377]. A sweetish flavour [ 301]. The fruit contains 18% sugar, it can be utilized as a flavouring of ice cream, sherbets and beverages[418 ]. Of excellent quality, it resembles A. Cherimola more than it does A. Squamosa[46 ]. The fruit is about 8 - 15cm in diameter[335 ]. The tree is a garden hybrid, the result of a cross between A. cherimola and A. squamosa[301 ]. Said to be one of the best-tasting fruits in the world, it is often cultivated in gardens and commercial orchards[336 ]. The tree can be grown in warmer regions of the tropics than A. Cherimola and so is widely cultivated there for its edible fruit[301 ].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known