Cherimoya 'Bayes' frangipani well drained soil

well drained soil

giving it a striking two-tone appearance

with a plant that won't outgrow its place in the home

The leaf stems and leaf margins do however retain the colour

well drained soil and the soil should have mulch and well rotted compost applied to it regularly to protect the roots from excessive heat and water stress

Cherimoya 'Bayes' frangipani well drained soilCherimoya 'Bayes' aka Custard Apple, is a very attractive, small tree with graceful, large, oval, olive green leaves which droop down. Grows to 3m tall by 4m wide. Use as a specimen in the garden, or espalier against a wall. Fragrant, green winged flowers, followed by large, green, heart shaped, knobbly fruit with a scale patterned skin. The fruit is sweet and creamy with a tangy flavour similar to pears. Use the fruit chilled, fresh, in a fruit salad