Cherimoya

Annona cherimola, Annonaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

ModerateModerate

Soil pH

6.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Russian ComfreySymphytum x uplandicum

Nutrient Accumulation

PeanutArachis hypogaea

Nitrogen FixationNutrient Accumulation

She-OakCasuarina equisetifolia

Nitrogen FixationWind ProtectionNurse Plant

Common VetchVicia sativa

Nitrogen FixationNutrient Accumulation

Fava BeanVicia faba

Nitrogen Fixation

Dutch White CloverTrifolium repens var. hollandicum

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Grey AlderAlnus incana

Grey alder's leaf litter and root exudates may inhibit cherimoya growth in shared growing areas

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Cherimoya grow in?

Cherimoya grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Cherimoya?

Good companions for Cherimoya include Russian Comfrey, Peanut, She-Oak, Common Vetch, Fava Bean.

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