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Lemon Meringue Fruit, Anona, Biriba, Wild Sweetsop

Rolliniadeliciosa

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Genus
Rollinia (rol-LIN-ee-uh)
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Species
deliciosa (de-lis-ee-OH-suh)
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Synonym
Annona mucosa
Rollinia mucosa
Rollinia orthopetala
Rollinia pulchrinervis
Rollinia sieberi
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Port Hueneme, California

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Mulberry, Florida

Kihei, Hawaii

Pepeekeo, Hawaii

Houston, Texas

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teddyJ
| June 2003 | positive

Quite frost tender but will defoliate and survive -2C for short periods. Feed as per Citrus. Fruit picked mature and allowed to soften o...Read More

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