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Other Names: Graviola, Guanabana
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Related To:
[Annonaceae] Cherimoya, Sugar Apple, Rollinia
Main Uses:
Fruit
Growth Rate:
Fast
Mature Height/Spread:
To 25', usually smaller.
Flowering/Pollination:
Cauliflorous, small fleshy 3-petaled. Slightly malodorous.
Tolerance:
Moderate salt and drought tolerance.
Soil/Nutrition:
Prefers fertile, moist soils, where fruit production will be best. Tolerant of sandy alkaline soils, but may need supplemental nitrogen and potassium for best growth. When in a growth flush, this tree is a heavy feeder.
Light:
Full sun to part shade.
Wind:
Moderately strong.
Temperature:
Is shocked by sudden changes in temperature. Established trees will survive brief drops to freezing, but will defoliate.
Dangers:
Toxic seeds.
Diseases Prone:
Bearing Age:
3 years from seed.
Fruit:
Typically football sized or smaller, ripe fruit separates easily from the branches. Ripen until slightly soft, a few days at room temperature.
History/Origin:
South America
Species Observations:
When grown from seed, this species does not vary much from it's parent. If you grow the seeds from an excellent fruit, chances are it's offspring will be quite similar. This is perhaps the easiest to grow of all the annonas, being a fast grower that is not phased by adverse soil conditions. If it is damaged by cold it will spring back vigorously with warm weather and rain. With steady growth, it will fruit in 3 years from seed; 4-5 years in marginal climates such as south Florida.
Propogation:
By seed, and grafting. Air layering is possible, but not easy.
Container Culture:
Can be grown in a large container.
Medicinal Uses:
Fresh leaves are placed under a pillow for their soporific (sleep-inducing) odor.
Nutritional Information:
Preparation / Food:
Fruits are eaten fresh, or juiced. Sometimes made into ice cream.
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