Soursop (Annona muricata)
In the same plant family
as PawPaw, although not hardy,
Soursop is a tropical fruiting tree
that needs warm temperatures
and high humidity to thrive. It
can be grown as a potted plant
while it’s young but should be
planted in the ground in a tropical
zone if fruiting is desired as
the tree can reach up to 25’ tall.
Soursop is a bushy, low-branching
tree with 4” x 2” oval leaves. You
can prune the central leader of
the tree to create a full, dense
specimen. Similar to Jaboticaba,
the flowers and fruit emerge on
the trunk and branches. The Soursop fruit is heart-shaped and covered with
a spiny skin, and it often weighs up to 10 pounds or more. The inner pulp
is soft and custard-like with a tart flavor.