Atemoya

Annona atemoya

Tree8×6 mzone 9–11full sun🍎 Edible

Profile

Family: Annonaceae
Habit: Tree
Height: 8 m
Spread: 6 m
Growth: fast
Lifespan: 40 years
First yield: after 3 years
Hardiness: zone 9–11
Shade tolerance: full sun
Soil: Sand, Silt
Soil moisture: semi-dry – very moist
pH: 5.5 – 7.5

Flowering & harvest

	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Flowering
Fruit harvest

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible9 of 10

Other uses3 of 10

Growing

Needs a full-sun, frost-free site with deep, well-drained soil. Water regularly, protect from frost and often hand-pollinate for a good fruit set.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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