Features:Flowers: Small, triangular pale-yellow blossoms on long stems; self-fruitful.Foliage: Oval, leathery leaves with prominent veining; semi-deciduous.Fruit:Large heart-shaped form.Distinctive red-textured skin with pronounced knobs.Ultra-creamy white flesh with silky, melting texture.Intensely sweet flavor with tropical notes.Few dark brown, glossy seeds
Habit: Semi-evergreen tree with compact growth
Mature Height: 20-30 ft (easily maintained under 10 ft with pruning)
Mature Width: 15-20 ft
Growth Rate: Fast
Light Needs: Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily)
Key Advantages:Self-pollinating (unlike many Annonas).Showstopping red fruit - rare in atemoyas.Gourmet-quality flesh - smoother than traditional atemoyas.High nutritional value (rich in antioxidants and B vitamins)
Special Attributes:Summer pruning maintains smaller size (ideal for containers).Early bearing (often fruits in 2-3 years).Heat-tolerant performer
Landscape Uses:Tropical fruit gardens.Container cultivation.Edible landscaping.Greenhouse production in cooler zones