Cherimoya
Annona cherimola
- Layer 2 · Understorey
- Edible companion
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Native to the subtropical regions of the Andes, it is a semi-evergreen tree cultivated for its creamy fruit. It requires mild climates free from severe frost and well-drained soils to thrive in a multifunctional orchard.
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Needs
- Water: Medium
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Small tree up to 7 m
- Mature diameter: 4.5 m
- Soils: Loam, Sandy
- Climates: Hot, dry Mediterranean
Calendar
- January — Harvest
- February
- March — Planting
- April — Planting
- May — Planting
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October — Harvest
- November — Harvest
- December — Harvest
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: Edible and very nutritious fruits; however, their seeds are toxic and should not be consumed.
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