{"product_id":"bumpo-cherimoya-live-tree-rare-sweet-custard-fruit-plant-for-home-garden","title":"Bumpo Cherimoya Live Tree – Rare Sweet Custard Fruit Plant for Home Garden","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBumpo Cherimoya Live Tree – Rare Sweet Custard Fruit Plant for Home Garden (Annona cherimola)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a highly prized fruit tree known for its unusually delicious, creamy fruit. The cultivar commonly known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEl Bumpo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e produces distinctive conical, bumpy green fruits with very soft skin and smooth, custard-like flesh. Its flavor is considered among the finest of cherimoya varieties, with an intensely sweet, rich tropical taste. The fruit is excellent for fresh eating, smoothies, desserts, milkshakes, and frozen treats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBumpo Cherimoya develops into an attractive subtropical tree with lush green foliage. Mature cherimoya trees can reach approximately 20–30 feet tall if left unpruned, but they can be kept considerably smaller with regular pruning for easier home-garden harvesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest planted in: Spring to Early Summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant after the danger of hard frost has passed. Cherimoya prefers a mild subtropical or Mediterranean-style climate with sunny days and relatively cool nights. Young trees are especially sensitive to frost, while established trees can tolerate only brief periods of light freezing temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Plant Bumpo Cherimoya Live Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a sunny, protected location with good airflow and protection from strong, drying winds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in fertile, well-drained soil. Cherimoya adapts to several soil types but performs particularly well in moderately fertile soil with a pH around 6.5–7.6.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDig a hole approximately twice as wide as the root ball and about the same depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully remove the plant from its container and position it so the top of the root ball remains level with the surrounding soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBackfill gently and water thoroughly after planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf planting multiple trees, allow generous spacing. Mature cherimoya trees are commonly spaced approximately 20–25 feet apart unless they will be regularly pruned to maintain a smaller size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Care for Bumpo Cherimoya Trees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater deeply and regularly during active growth, allowing excess water to drain freely. Avoid constantly soggy soil because cherimoya roots are susceptible to root and crown rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture, but keep it several inches away from the trunk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed periodically with a balanced fruit-tree fertilizer or organic amendments during active growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrune during the dormant period to maintain a manageable shape and develop strong branches capable of supporting heavy fruit. Cherimoya wood can be relatively brittle, so good branch structure is important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCherimoya flowers may set some fruit naturally, but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehand pollination can greatly improve fruit set and produce a more dependable harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, especially when pollinating insects are limited.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBumpo Cherimoya fruits are ready for harvest when the green skin becomes noticeably lighter or slightly creamy and the fruit has reached full size. Pick while still firm and allow it to soften at room temperature. Fully ripe fruit should yield gently to light pressure and develop its characteristic creamy, custard-like texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the best flavor, enjoy ripe Bumpo Cherimoya fresh and chilled, scooping the soft flesh with a spoon, or use it in smoothies, desserts, sorbets, and frozen treats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Srk Garden","offers":[{"title":"1 live plant 20\" tall","offer_id":52809260564762,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Seeds","offer_id":52809260531994,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 grafted tree 1-2ft tall","offer_id":52809260597530,"sku":null,"price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/5657\/4746\/files\/2_5e3ae1de-6738-4262-a4a4-db1e84e78ce4.png?v=1788685904","url":"https:\/\/srkgarden.com\/products\/bumpo-cherimoya-live-tree-rare-sweet-custard-fruit-plant-for-home-garden","provider":"Srk Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}