Annona muricata (Soursop)
Annona muricata (Soursop) large green fruit with sharp spikes growing on a tree branch.
Botanical name: Annona muricata
Common names: Soursop, Guanabana, Graviola, Korosol, Corosol
Family: Annonaceae
Origin: Tropical America
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 10-11
Plant type: Fruit
Fruit type: Soursop, Guanabana, Graviola
Plant form: Large or medium tree
Mature height: 20 ft or more
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular; moderate
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardensSeason: All year, best during warm months. Origin: Tropical America. One of the most delicious annona. Fruit is sweet with slight sour addition, flavor is the best. Sweet and tart custard-like pulp. Extremely cold sensitive, minimum temperature 50F. Makes a superb milkshake, but can be eaten fresh as well. The tree is medium sized, very fast growing. Can be kept in a pot. We have very interesting article about growing and fruiting Soursop in apartment. Check out Tropical Treasures Magazine # 7.
Similar plants: Annona muricata (Soursop)
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- Annona haitiensis (Annona)
- Annona hayesii (Wild Cherimoya)
- Annona hypoglauca (Wild Cherimoya)
- Annona maritima (Aratikum)
- Annona montana (Mountain Soursop)
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Annona muricata (Soursop) tree with green fruit hanging from the main textured brown bark trunk.
Annona muricata (Soursop) develops a single spiky green fruit among smooth oval shaped foliage.
Annona muricata (Soursop) with green prickly fruit hanging from branches on a leafy tree
Annona muricata (Soursop) hanging green fruit with small spikes on tree branches
Annona muricata (Soursop) plant with dense green leaves standing inside a terracotta pot near window.
Annona muricata (Soursop) green flower buds emerging from the textured bark of tree trunk stem.
Annona muricata (Soursop) yellow flower growing on woody stem among small oval green leaves.
Annona muricata (Soursop) green fruits attached to the woody tree branch during the day light
Annona muricata yellow green flower hanging from brown branch with broad leaves
Annona muricata green spiky fruit held in the hands of a person.
Annona muricata (Soursop) tree trunk covered in small green fruit hanging from the main wood.
Annona muricata (Soursop) green fruit hanging from a branch among smooth dark leaves
Annona muricata (Soursop) immature green fruit growing directly on the textured bark of the tree trunk.
Annona muricata (Soursop) green fruit with a bumpy texture held in hand for scale.
Annona muricata (Soursop) saplings growing in black plastic pots with slender bamboo stakes for support
Annona muricata flower with thick yellow petals surrounded by a green textured outer
Annona muricata green fruit cluster growing on a thick woody tree branch
Annona muricata fruit grouped on wooden surface for a market selection
Annona muricata yellow flower growing from thick green leaves on small branch
Annona muricata (Soursop) round green fruit with soft spikes attached to a tree trunk.
Annona muricata flower has thick yellow petals attached to a thin branch.
Annona muricata (Soursop) flower with thick yellow petals attached to a gray woody tree branch.
Annona muricata (Soursop) yellow flower attached to a branch with visible soft texture.
Annona muricata (Soursop) yellow flower attached to a branch with green foliage in the background.
Annona muricata (Soursop) green fruit with a small detached stem on a white surface.
Annona muricata (Soursop) cut open showing edible white fruit on a white surface
Annona muricata (Soursop) fruit hanging from a thin woody stem with green textured skin.
Annona muricata (Soursop) fruit hanging from a branch nestled among thick glossy green leaves.
Annona muricata (Soursop) split open to expose white flesh and dark seeds on a plate.
Guanabana is a popular fruit for milk shakes that stores well in a freezer
Annona muricata green fruit with spiky skin sits on a white plate.
Annona muricata with green spiky skin clustered together on a surface
Annona muricata white fruit segments with black seeds sitting on a plate.
Annona muricata (Soursop) develops spiky green fruit among smooth oval leaves on a wooden branch.
Annona muricata (Soursop) light yellow flower with ants crawling on the soft petal texture
Annona muricata (Soursop) green fruit sectioned on a plate revealing white flesh and black seeds inside.
Annona muricata (Soursop) green fruit with soft spikes next to a yellow measuring tape for scale.
Annona muricata (Soursop) green fruit with textured skin and small spines resting on a white background.
Annona muricata (Soursop) split open to reveal the soft white flesh and seeds inside.
Annona muricata (Soursop) green fruit resting on wooden table next to a measuring ruler
Annona muricata (Soursop) large green fruit with textured skin and small spines hanging from branch
Annona muricata (Soursop) green prickly fruit held by a hand against a neutral background
Annona muricata (Soursop) with large green spiky fruit growing directly from the tree bark
Annona muricata (Soursop) green spiky fruit being held by hand near some thick green foliage
Annona muricata (Soursop) split open to reveal white juicy fruit on a plate.
Annona muricata (Soursop) green spiky fruit hanging down from a branch among many oval leaves.
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/annona_muricata.htm
Soursop, Guanabana, Graviola - best tasting annona fruit. Evergreen in warm climate. Cold sensitive, will not tolerate hard freeze. It can successfully fruit in container and grow indoors.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot