Mountain Soursop (Annona Montana)

Mountain Soursop (Annona Montana)

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The Mountain Soursop, also known as the Guanabana de Monte, is a tropical/subtropical semi-deciduous fruit tree/shrub native to the West Indies, Peru and Brazil.

Hardy, Tropical Fruit Tree with Unique Flavor

Botanical Name: Annona montana
Common Names: Mountain Soursop, Wild Soursop, Guanabana de Monte
Family: Annonaceae
Origin: Tropical regions of Central and South America, Peru, Brazil, West Indies

Mountain Soursop (Annona montana), also known as Wild Soursop, is a tropical fruit tree native to Central and South America. This hardy, evergreen tree is closely related to the more commonly known soursop (Annona muricata) but is more tolerant of cooler temperatures and less demanding in its growing conditions. Mountain Soursop produces large, spiny, greenish-yellow fruits with a sweet-tart flavor and a fibrous texture. Although less commonly eaten than its cousin, the fruits are used in beverages, desserts, and traditional remedies. The tree itself is admired for its resilience and its ability to thrive in a variety of soil types.

Distinctive Features, Uses, and Nutritional Value

Fruits: The fruits of the Mountain Soursop are large, typically 4-8 inches long, with spiny green skin and a white, fibrous pulp. The flavor is a mix of sweet and tart, making it a refreshing fruit for juices and smoothies. The pulp is more fibrous than regular soursop but is still enjoyed in tropical regions where it grows.

Foliage: The tree features glossy, dark green, leathery leaves that give it a lush, tropical appearance year-round.

Growth Habit: Mountain Soursop grows as a medium to large tree, typically reaching 15-30 feet in height, and is known for its hardiness compared to other Annona species.

Culinary and Medicinal Uses

Mountain Soursop is not as widely consumed as the common soursop, but the fruit is still used in beverages, ice creams, and jams. The sweet-tart flavor pairs well with tropical juices and desserts, and the fibrous pulp is often blended or strained to make smoothies and refreshing drinks.

In traditional medicine, the fruit and leaves of Mountain Soursop have been used for their anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. Like other members of the Annona family, the fruit is believed to have medicinal benefits, including supporting digestion and providing immune-boosting properties due to its high vitamin C content.


A member of the Annonaceae (Annona) family, the Mountain Soursop is related to the Soursop, but can be distinguished by its lighter, greenish-yellow fruit exterior and more mild flavor. The Mountain Soursop tolerates cold temperatures far easier than the typical Soursop and can be found growing wild in higher elevations than its relatives.

The Mountain Soursop fruit is round and fleshy with soft white, creamy flesh. It bears a fibrous texture and tastes somewhere between bitter and sour, with a mild resemblance to its Soursop relatives. It’s found in ice creams, fresh juices, jams and more, but the main attraction comes within the leaves. The acetogenin-rich leaves and bark are useful for sedative and anti-inflammatory decoctions and have been said to benefit ailments ranging anywhere from cough to diabetes. And there’s no easier way to access their benefits than to grow it in your backyard!

Plant Type:
Tropical/Subtropical Evergreen or Semi-Deciduous Fruit Tree/Shrub

Harvest Season:
Late-Summer, Fall

Mature Size:
Up to 35 feet

Soil & Moisture:
Rich, well-drained soil with light acidity suit these warm-weather plants best.  Provide regular moisture and humidity, but be careful not to over water. Annona's are intolerable to water-logging. Requires deep watering during growing/fruiting seasons and less during winter dormancy.

Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade

Overall, expect best fruit production with more sun

Self-Fertile:
Yes

Growth Rate:
Fast, Medium

Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 9-11 (frost protection until established); Patio/Greenhouse 4+

Annona's (especially Soursop) may defoliate during the winter in subtropical regions (40 degrees or lower), but remain evergreen in their native deep tropical habitats. Sugar Apples are generally tolerant to 28 degrees, whereas some Annona's like Soursop will need more cold protection if growing outdoors in Zone 9.

Propagation: 
Our Annonas are grown from seed and air-layering and are capable of fruiting within 2-5 years.

See More:
Annona (from Taíno annon) is a genus of flowering plants in the pawpaw/sugar apple family, Annonaceae. The generic name derives from anón, a Hispaniolan Taíno word for the fruit.

Our Annona varieties include Sugar Apples, Red Custard Apple, Soursop, Pond Apple, and Cherimoya fruit trees. 

Shop all of our Annona fruit tree types and varieties.

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    This plant came kind of small and it didn’t all the leaves came off, so I wasn’t too happy with it

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