Mountain Soursop Tree – Guanábana de Monte
Vigorous, live Mountain Soursop tree established in a nursery pot. Known for producing unique wild-type fruits with yellowish-orange fibrous pulp and strong ecological resilience.
$140.00
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Bring a rare and fascinating wild relative of the soursop to your collection with our live Mountain Soursop tree (Annona montana). Also known as wild soursop or araticum-do-mato, it produces distinctive round fruits covered in rigid spines, containing a yellowish-orange, fibrous, and pleasantly acidic pulp traditionally used in refreshing drinks and jams.
The tree features a handsome, compact growth habit with glossy evergreen leaves, making it a wonderful and hardy specimen for native fruit collections and botanical gardens.
Features
– Unique wild fruit: Distinctive spiny fruits yielding an aromatic, acidic-sweet pulp ideal for juices.
– Hardy and resilient: Strong rootstock characteristics making it valuable for grafting and tough conditions.
– Attractive evergreen foliage: Glossy green leaves providing year-round tropical appeal.
How to Care & Grow
1. Sunlight: Plant in full sun to partial shade (at least 6 hours of direct daily sunlight for best results).
2. Soil & Planting: Thrives in rich, loose, and well-draining soils packed with organic matter (ideal pH 5.5–6.5).
3. Watering: Water regularly during establishment. Once mature, it demonstrates good adaptability to diverse moisture conditions.
4. Climate & Hardiness: Best adapted to tropical and warm subtropical climates. Protect young plants from severe frost.
From Inca Plant Nursery
At Inca Plant Nursery we specialize in exceptional tropical fruit trees, wild relatives, and exotic edible plants. Order your healthy Mountain Soursop tree today and expand your collection.
