how does cherimoya grow
Cherimoya is a deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub or small tree reaching 9 m (30 feet) tall. The leaves are alternate, simple, oblong-lanceolate, 7â15 cm long and 6â10 cm broad.The flowers are produced in small clusters, each flower 2â3 cm across, with six petals, yellow-brown, often spotted purple at the base.oday, cherimoya is grown throughout South Asia, Central America, South America, California, Hawaii, southern Europe and northern Africa. Mark Twain called the cherimoya the most delicious fruit known to man.. The creamy texture of the flesh gives the fruit its secondary name, custard apple.