Cherimoya 'Bronceada' casimiroa in tropical deciduous thorn forests

in tropical deciduous thorn forests and oak woodlands at elevations over 1000 ft (hence its tolerance of cold)

which is relatively smooth but lightly ringed by leaf scars of old leaves and is slightly swollen at the base

Light - part shade to shade

slow-growing plants that seem to thrive on neglect

Great for hanging baskets

Cherimoya 'Bronceada' casimiroa in tropical deciduous thorn forestsCherimoya 'Bronceada' aka Custard Apple, is a very attractive, small tree with graceful, large, oval, olive green leaves which droop down. Grows to 3m tall by 4m wide. Use as a specimen in the garden, or espalier against a wall. Fragrant, green winged flowers, followed by large, green, heart shaped, knobbly fruit with a scale patterned skin. The fruit is sweet and creamy with a tangy flavour similar to pears. Use the fruit chilled, fresh, in a fruit