See also sugar apple. My not flower consistently and require pollination when it does flower. Low humidity (<70% RH) during flowering of atemoya may lead to reduce fruit set.^R

Hardy to USDA Zones 9b when mature.^R Young plants will need protection from cold and frost. Young trees damaged or killed at 28 to 29°F (~ -2.0°C). Mature trees may tolerate short periods of 24 to 26°F (-3.3 to -4.4°C) however, are damaged or killed at or below 24°F (-4.4°C).^R

Strip leaves and trim branches to force flowering.^[1]

Cultivars

These have been recommended to me as well suited to Phoenix’s climate.

• Geffner (head & cold tolerant, taste description)
• Dream^R

Plant Logs

Propagation

Seed

The optimal temperature to germinate is probably between 90-95F.^[1]

Links

• Phoenix Tropicals
• Idea for Attracting Pollinators