{"product_id":"gefner-atemoya-tree","title":"Gefner Atemoya Tree – Creamy Tropical Annona Fruit","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGefner Atemoya Tree – Creamy Tropical Fruit for Your Garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring the pleasure of fresh tropical fruit to your backyard with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGefner Atemoya Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also spelled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGefner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its sweet, creamy flesh makes a wonderful dessert straight from the garden—simply allow the fruit to soften, cut it open and enjoy it by the spoonful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeffner is a rewarding selection for a warm-climate backyard orchard, edible landscape or food forest. It is particularly valued in Florida for its ability to produce good-quality fruit without routine hand pollination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Flavor \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeffner produces green, textured fruit with creamy white flesh surrounding dark seeds. Ripe atemoya has a sweet, aromatic flavor and a custard-like texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy the deseeded flesh:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh or chilled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlended into smoothies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdded to homemade ice cream.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServed as a simple tropical dessert.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove the seeds and rind before eating or blending.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTree Size \u0026amp; Growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Annona squamosa × Annona cherimola\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gefner, commonly sold as Geffner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant family:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Annonaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tropical\/subtropical fruit tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAtemoya is a hybrid of sugar apple and cherimoya. Unpruned trees can reach approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20–30 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so provide adequate growing space. Pruning helps maintain an accessible canopy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrees may shed leaves during cooler weather or seasonal dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollination \u0026amp; Fruit Production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeffner can produce fruit without routine hand pollination under Florida conditions. A second tree is not normally required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand pollination can still improve fruit set and shape, particularly when natural pollination is limited. Weather, tree condition and pollinator activity affect production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorida Harvest Season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral planning season: Late summer through fall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorida atemoya references describe harvests during \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAugust–October\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with some later crops extending into winter. These are general atemoya windows, not guaranteed Geffner harvest dates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse your local flowering and harvest observations to refine the season. Cold weather, pruning and tree maturity can change crop timing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeffner Atemoya Tree Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choose full sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant in well-drained soil and avoid areas that remain saturated after rain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep the top of the root ball level with or slightly above the surrounding soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water consistently during establishment and dry periods, especially during flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulching:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apply organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it away from the trunk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Follow fruit-tree fertilizer label directions, adjusting feeding to tree size and soil conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Remove damaged or crossing branches and maintain a manageable canopy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold Protection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Protect young trees during freezing weather. Choose a warm, sheltered site in Central Florida.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainer Growing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Possible in a large container, but long-term success requires adequate root space, regular care and canopy management.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePest Monitoring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Inspect developing fruit regularly and remove damaged or mummified fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting \u0026amp; Enjoying Your Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePick mature atemoya before it becomes completely soft on the tree. Allow it to finish softening at room temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaturing fruit may lighten toward yellow-green, with widening spaces between surface bumps. Avoid picking immature fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce soft, scoop out the flesh and remove the seeds. Enjoy promptly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlan Your Harvest Before You Plant.™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompare Geffner’s harvest season with other Annona varieties and fruit trees. Use The Island Gardeners Harvest Planner to help spread your backyard harvest across the seasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest timing is a guide, not a guarantee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow what you eat. 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