CHERIMOYA TREE 'Red' --Annona spinescens--

A rare, small, spiny tree or scrambling shrub to 6 m (20 ft) tall with furry, pale green leaves and yellowish green flowers followed by apple-sized, edible and very juicy, bright orange fruits with orange flesh. Annona spinescens is widespread but uncommon in low, dry forest and gallery forest on sandy soils from Paraguay to eastern Brazil. In cultivation it is best suited to drier, tropical climates.AppearanceGrowth Rate ModerateGrowth Form Small TreeShrubClimberOrnamental Value BeautifulUsesFood/Medicinal Edible Fruit