| Botanical Name |
Annona cherimola |
| Common Names |
Cherimoya, Custard Apple, Chirimoya |
| Family |
Annonaceae |
| Origin |
Andean valleys of Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Colombia |
| Plant Type |
Semi-deciduous fruit tree |
| Life Cycle |
Perennial |
| Mature Size |
15–30 ft tall x 15–20 ft wide |
| Light |
Full sun to light shade |
| Water Needs |
Moderate; keep soil evenly moist |
| Soil |
Fertile, well-drained, sandy loam |
| Bloom Time |
Spring to early summer |
| Flower Color |
Greenish-yellow with purple flecks |
| USDA Zones |
9b–11 (container-friendly in cooler zones) |
| Florida Native |
No |
| Propagation |
Grafted preferred; also by seed |
| Seasonal Traits |
Semi-deciduous; drops leaves in cooler months |
| Time to Harvest |
Within 1–3 years (seedling), 2–4 years (grafted); fruit ripens fall–winter |
