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| Identification |
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Genus
Annona
Species
cherimola
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
cherimoya
cherimoyer
Family
ANNONACEAE
Specimen number
S2492
Data source
GrUnFr p105
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
15' - 25'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is heart shaped, pale yellow-green in color and frequently covered with small conical protuberances. It has an inner flesh that has a buttery texture, is moderately juicy, and tastes of pineapple and banana. Annona cherimola is most often used fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
heart shaped, pale yellow-green in color and frequently covered with small conical protuberances
Flavor / texture
has an inner flesh that has a buttery texture, is moderately juicy, and tastes of pineapple and banana
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
No special fertilization is necessary for Annona cherimola to produce fruit. Cherimoya (in some places called cherimoyer) is typically propagated by seed. This plant may have originated from Tropical South America.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Annona cherimola is deciduous in nature.
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