Kirimoja - Annona Cherimola frön

Kirimoja, ibland även cherimoya, (Annona cherimola) är en art i familjen kirimojaväxter som härstammar från Peru, men som nu odlas i många områden. Frukten är grön till brun, med ett lite speciellt yttre utseende som påminner om fjäll eller fingeravtryck. Köttet hos en mogen frukt är vitt och mjukt, nästan krämigt, med en angenäm smak och doft.

 Also known as Sugar Apple , Chirimoya

Mark Twain once referred to the cherimoya as "the most delicious fruit known to men." Although its flavor is often likened to that of a cross between a banana and a pineapple, the flesh of this exotic fruit has also been described as similar to commercial bubblegum. Although they are native to the Andes, cherimoyas also thrive in Mediterranean climates, and have been introduced in Spain, Italy and California, among other places.

Trees are fast-growing, producing fruit from seed in 3-4 years. The cherimoya is subtropical and when full-grown can survive to 25F (USDA: 10a-11). Young trees are susceptible to frost. 

Note: Due to the origin at altitudes up to 1,900 m, temperatures down to -6 ° C are tolerated.