Atemoya Gefner
Quick grow facts
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What it is
Annona squamosa or Custard Apple is one of the most popular trees that are widely cultivated for its edible fruit. (Species-level info; not specific to this variety.)
PFAFWhy grow/eat it
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How to use it
Fruit: eat raw. The sweet and creamy fruits are highly regarded as a dessert fruit.
PFAFHarvest in Houston
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Container tips
Trees succeed in subtropical to tropical areas at elevations up to 2,000 metres, with a mean annual temperature up to 41c and a mean annual rainfall above 700mm. They are said to do well in hot and relatively dry climates such as those of the low-lying interior plains of many tropical countries.
PFAFCautions
The seeds, leaves and roots are poisonous. Both an alkaloid, and hydrocyanic acid have been shown to occur in these parts of the plant.
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