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Annona
muricata, the Corossol or Soursop, is a tropical shrub
from South America, Asia and Africa. This shrub will grow
to a height of 4 to 6 meters high and 3 to 4 meters large.
It gives delicious fruits. Annona muricata can even be
grown in pot.
Annona muricata has a cylindrical trunk. The foliage is
made of shiny green oblong leaves. A sweet smell emerges
from the leaves when they are crushed. The flowers are
green-yellow and have a sweet smell. The plant produces
green fruits are called soursops. They can weight up to 6
pounds and are covered with soft points. The flesh of the
fruit is white and sweet-acidic. It is usually juiced
instead of eaten and contains a lot of vitamins.
Annona blooms all year long in tropical regions. In
milder climates, it blooms in spring and at the start of
summer. It is a deciduous plant, which means that it
loses its leaves when it rests. The plant will take 3 to
4 years before producing fruits.
Hardiness zones 10-11 (1°C/35°F,4°C/40°F) in winter.
The plant dies when the temperature is below 0°C.
Annonas need to be in a situation away from the wind.
They are not rustic plants.
The plant thrives in full sun. Watering is done once a
week and abundantly. Also, remember to cut the dead
branches or the ones that are too low. Keep it far from
the cold and the wind. The annona can be grown in pot.
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