Golden Soursop

Botanical Name: Annona muricata (Golden Variety)

Common Names: Golden Soursop

This golden variety is a real stunner for your Perth backyard. It has the same amazing tropical taste as the regular green type, but with a golden skin that looks great on the tree. You get that classic creamy pineapple and strawberry custard flavour that everyone loves.

Grow it for the fruit first, the leaves are just a bonus.

Features:

Ideal prune height: 2-4m

pH growing conditions: 5.5 to 7.0

Shade or full sun: 60-80% shade in Perth for trees under 2m

Minimum pot year 5: 50-60L pot

Time to fruit: 3-5 years (quicker in a pot)

Cold tolerance: Not frost-tolerant

Watering requirements: Regular, consistent water with good drainage.

The golden soursop is a fast-growing, productive tree that brings a bit of the tropics to your place. It is perfect for home gardeners who want something a bit different.

Interesting notes: The pulp is packed with antioxidants and makes top-notch juices and sorbets. You can use the leaves for a simple tea to help calm nerves, help you sleep, or reduce joint pain. Some use tea for anti-cancer properties. Do your research.

Disclaimer:  Do not use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or on Parkinson’s meds. Stick to one to three fresh leaves a day or half a teaspoon of dried leaf. Only use it for seven to fourteen days then have a break. Don't go overboard.

Limited stock. Order now to grab your golden soursop. Check out the book The Anticancer Garden in Australia by David Archibald for more on potential anti-cancer plants.

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