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Annona cornifolia

A very rare and brightly colored custard apple from the Amazon.

Description: A small tree growing to 6-10ft.

Hardiness: Hardy to 27-29F.

Growing Environment: Grows best in full or filtered sun. Is mildly frost hardy and does best in well-drained soils.

Propagation: By seeds, which are extremely slow to germinate, averaging 3-18 months germination time.
Can fruit in 4-5 years from seed.

Uses: Extremely uncommon, fruits are edible, but the tree is largely unknown.

Native Range: Native to Amazonia, Brazil.