It is a spreading, deciduous, small tree that prefers sun, can't stand wet feet and can survive a light frost but not heavy freezes. A seedling will bear in 4-5 years. October to May in California. The pulp is white, sweet and aromatic with a custard-like texture. It resembles the sugar apple in growth but the fruit is much like the cherimoya.
Propagation is by budding or grafting to seedling rootstock.
This slender, erect or spreading tree grows to 20-25'. It may be grown only in warmest parts of Florida or in greenhouses. The leaves are dark green and glossy. It is brownish-gray and covered with protuberances ending in hooks curved toward the stem. The flesh is bright orange and soft.