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Poshte, Annona scleroderma, is a super delicious and interesting Cherimoya relative. This is one of the highly coveted and not so often seen members that has fruit with the classic custardy texture and sweet taste, although this one’s got a little something extra. Some say the flavor has notes of mango or white sapote, I couldn’t quite pinpoint it but they were really good and I’m excited to grow them. I’ve heard a lot of people sing their praises and it’s one of the fruits that has had a curiosity sparked for me when a barista at this craft coffee shop mentioned it to me. I knew I had to grow it from that point on!
This tree is typically found growing in tropical regions with it’s native range mainly centered around Central America. There aren’t many reports of people growing it in more temperate zones (9b+) but I want to have hope that they will do well here. Truly an interesting, beautiful and delicious Annona that is a must have if you are into Annonaceae!
Family: Annonaceae
Name: Annona scleroderma
Common Name / Native Name: Poshte, Cawesh
Range: Atlantic slope of Mexico, Guatemala, Belize & Honduras
Sun: Full Sun/Part Shade
Height: ~50feet
Width: 30+ feet
Foliage: Globose foliage, very reminiscent of a soursop
Flower: A small Annona flower, fragrance unknown, flowers on previous years growth.
Fruit: A fruit about the size of a Cherimoya or smaller. Not often cultivated but may be able to size up with some work.
Soil Type/ pH: Prefers acidity.
USDA Climate Zones: Undetermined, potentially 10a+
Cold Hardiness: Unknown
Edibility: One of the top Annonas for fresh eating. Incredibly pleasant pulp and not overly seedy. High recommendation for eating.
Sources:
https://www.growables.org/information/TropicalFruit/annonascleroderma.htm
Poshte, Annona scleroderma, is a super delicious and interesting Cherimoya relative. This is one of the highly coveted and not so often seen members that has fruit with the classic custardy texture and sweet taste, although this one’s got a little something extra. Some say the flavor has notes of mango or white sapote, I couldn’t quite pinpoint it but they were really good and I’m excited to grow them. I’ve heard a lot of people sing their praises and it’s one of the fruits that has had a curiosity sparked for me when a barista at this craft coffee shop mentioned it to me. I knew I had to grow it from that point on!
This tree is typically found growing in tropical regions with it’s native range mainly centered around Central America. There aren’t many reports of people growing it in more temperate zones (9b+) but I want to have hope that they will do well here. Truly an interesting, beautiful and delicious Annona that is a must have if you are into Annonaceae!
Family: Annonaceae
Name: Annona scleroderma
Common Name / Native Name: Poshte, Cawesh
Range: Atlantic slope of Mexico, Guatemala, Belize & Honduras
Sun: Full Sun/Part Shade
Height: ~50feet
Width: 30+ feet
Foliage: Globose foliage, very reminiscent of a soursop
Flower: A small Annona flower, fragrance unknown, flowers on previous years growth.
Fruit: A fruit about the size of a Cherimoya or smaller. Not often cultivated but may be able to size up with some work.
Soil Type/ pH: Prefers acidity.
USDA Climate Zones: Undetermined, potentially 10a+
Cold Hardiness: Unknown
Edibility: One of the top Annonas for fresh eating. Incredibly pleasant pulp and not overly seedy. High recommendation for eating.
Sources:
https://www.growables.org/information/TropicalFruit/annonascleroderma.htm