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Cherimoya, El Bumpo (seedling, not grafted)

Cherimoya, El Bumpo (seedling, not grafted)

This plant IS available for shipping ONLY in Large Tree Pot sizes.

Regular price $60.00 USD
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Size

3 inch Pot - 8 to 12" tall plant in 6" diameter x 7" tall pot. SHIPPABLE

1 gallon Pot - 8 to 16" tall plant in 5" x 5" x 6" tall pot. SHIPPABLE

Small Tree Pot - 8 to 16" tall plant in 5" x 5" x 6" tall pot. SHIPPABLE

Large Tree Pot - 8 to 16" tall plant in 5" x 5" x 12" tall pot. SHIPPABLE

3 gallon Pot - 18 to 36" tall plant in 10" diameter x 8" tall pot. IN STORE ONLY

5 gallon Pot - 30" to 60" tall plant in 11" diameter x 10" tall pot. IN STORE ONLY

15 gallon Pot - 60" to 75" tall plant in 17" diameter x 15" tall pot. IN STORE ONLY

This is a SEEDLING of El Bumpo. Not a grafted tree. El bumpo bears large fruits to 1-2 pounds, with very soft, creamy flesh and thin skin. The variety is notable for its bumpy skin, reminiscent of an atemoya. Fruits have an excellent flavor reminiscent of banana, pineapple, and pear. and are often considered some of the finest of the Cherimoya varieties. 

Cherimoya is a subtropical plant or mild temperate climate; it will tolerate light frosts. Mature trees will be injured or killed at 25° In chilly winter regions plant cherimoyas in a sunny, south-facing location.


CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Flowers need to be hand-pollinated to get fruit set.

ABOUT THIS PLANT

Botanic Name: Annona Cherimola
Common Names: Custard apple, Sherbet fruit,

Lifespan: Evergreen
Hardiness Zone: Zone 10-Zone 11
Fruiting Season: November to June
Growth Structure: Medium sized tree with height of 20' to 30'

Fertility Preference: ★ ★
Water Preference:
Sun & Light Preference:

Fruiting Season: November to June
Native to: California

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