Annona

Annona - Custard Apple – Best In NZ!

Adding Annona trees (commonly known as Cherimoya or Custard Apple) to your garden delivers a vast range of benefits:

• These visual plants add impact to a space.
• They can be used to provide shade, screening, and shelter.
• Cherimoyas are known for their sweet, creamy flesh and unique flavour.
• They are a good source of vitamins C and B6, as well as dietary fibre.
• They are attractive trees with glossy green leaves and large, white flowers.
• They attract birds.
• Children can learn the plants and become more involved with nature.
• These plants will bring you pleasure for many years to come.

Cherimoya are fabulous trees, and we have the right one for your space. Our Custard Apples have been selected to thrive in NZ’s climate. We stock only the highest quality plants, sourcing them from NZ’s leading nurseries. Each plant is packed and transported with extreme care, ensuring it arrives to you in the same condition it was in when it left the nursery. If you are wanting to buy Custard Apple trees, shop with confidence from the best in the industry.

Annona Questions

1. What is Cherimoya?

Cherimoya (Annona cherimola) is a fruit tree native to Peru and Ecuador. It is also known as custard apple, cherimoya apple, and ice cream fruit. They are prized for their sweet, creamy flesh and unique flavour, which is often described as a cross between a banana, strawberry, and pineapple.

2. What conditions do Cherimoyas need to grow?

Cherimoyas prefer full sun or partial shade and a well-drained soil. They are tolerant of a wide range of soils, but they will perform best in well-drained, loamy soil. The location must be frost-free.

3. How do I plant and care for Cherimoyas?

To plant a Cherimoya, choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Dig a hole that is twice as wide as the root ball of the plant and plant the Cherimoya at the same depth as it was growing in the pot. Backfill the hole with soil and water the plant in. Be sure to stake the tree to avoid wind damage and to keep watering it regularly.

4. How do I harvest Cherimoyas?

To harvest Cherimoyas, simply pick them off the tree when they are soft and have a slight yellow tinge.

5. Common problems with growing Cherimoyas

Some of the most common problems with growing Cherimoyas include:

• Frost damage: They are not frost tolerant and must be protected to avoid damage.
• Pests and diseases: Cherimoyas can be susceptible to a variety of pests and diseases, such as scale, aphids, and fungal diseases. To control pests and diseases, use an insecticide or fungicide.

6. Can you grow Cherimoya in NZ?

Yes, you can grow Cherimoya in New Zealand. The best place to grow them is in a warm, sunny spot with a well-drained soil. Cherimoya trees are not frost tolerant, so it is important to protect them to avoid damage.

Cherimoya trees typically begin to bear fruit after 3-5 years. The fruit ripens in autumn and can be harvested when it is soft and has a slight yellow tinge.