Soursop Trees
Annona muricata
Soursop trees produce fruits that are conical to heart-shaped and very large, weighing up to 15 pounds. The flesh is aromatic and sweet and contains many large inedible black seeds. The skin is dark green turning yellowish-green when ripe and is covered with many soft, pliable spines. Trees are low branched and can reach 25-30ft. tall.
This tree is highly tropical. We recommend protecting these trees with a frost fabric or bringing them indoors when winter temperatures dip below 45 F.
| Plant Details | |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Tropical Fruit |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Tree Size/Habit | Low Branched, Dense. 25 – 30 Feet Tall, 8 – 10 Feet Wide |
| Fruit Shape/Size | Conical to Heart-Shaped, 12 Inches Long, 6 Inches Wide |
| Fruit Flavor | Pineapple Aroma, Strawberry, Apple, Citrus Flavor |
| Skin Color When Ripe | Yellowish-Green |
| Fruit Use | Fresh Eating, Beverages, Custards, Cooked, Medicinal Use |
| Fruit Season | Mid-Summer to Mid-Winter |
| Light Needs | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Regular Water |
| USDA Zone | 10 – 11 |