Mountain Soursop

Annona montana, Annonaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerShade ProviderBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Weeping BottlebrushSyzygium floribundum

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

PinganArtocarpus sarawakensis

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

IlamaAnnona diversifolia

Pollinator SharingShade Provision

Fat-stemmed Tree TomatoCyphomandra crassicaulis

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

SoncoyaAnnona purpurea

Custard apple species can share specific pests like Annona borers and compete for soil nutrients and space.

PapausaAnnona macroprophyllata

Closely related custard apples share pests and pathogens while competing for similar growing conditions.

Dwarf Custard AppleAnnona globiflora

Annona species create disease reservoirs and compete for nutrients when grown in proximity.

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionWildlife FoodMedicinal

Edible Parts

FruitsSeeds

Medicinal Uses

Anti-InflammatoryDigestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Mountain Soursop grow in?

Mountain Soursop grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Mountain Soursop?

Good companions for Mountain Soursop include Weeping Bottlebrush, Pingan, Ilama, Fat-stemmed Tree Tomato.

Design guilds with Mountain Soursop and see companion relationships visually.

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