{"product_id":"ppc-atemoya-tree","title":"PPC Atemoya Tree – Phet Pak Chong","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePPC Atemoya Tree – Creamy Tropical Fruit for Your Garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring a delicious tropical treat to your garden with the \u003cstrong\u003eGrafted \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePPC Atemoya Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhet Pak Chong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its fragrant, creamy fruit is wonderful enjoyed by the spoonful—a refreshing reward to bring indoors after a walk through your garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant PPC as part of your backyard orchard, edible landscape or food forest, and enjoy discovering another member of the Annona family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Flavor \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePPC produces green-skinned fruit with a textured surface and creamy white flesh surrounding dark seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts flavor is sweet and aromatic, with tropical notes often described as reminiscent of pineapple, banana and vanilla. Texture and flavor vary with ripeness and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy the ripe, deseeded flesh:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh, scooped from the fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChilled as a simple dessert.\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\u003eUsed in homemade frozen desserts.\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 Phet Pak Chong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e PPC Atemoya\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 combines the characteristics of sugar apple and cherimoya. It is not a naturally dwarf tree, so allow room for canopy development and use thoughtful pruning to keep fruit within reach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral atemoya guidance describes trees reaching approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20–30 feet when unpruned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This is a species-level planning range, rather than a verified maximum for PPC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollination \u0026amp; Fruit Production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAtemoya fruit set depends on successful pollination. A single tree may produce fruit, but natural pollination can be inconsistent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand pollination can improve fruit set and fruit shape. A second tree does not replace the need for effective pollen transfer.\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 PPC planning season: Late summer through fall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActual ripening dates depend on flowering, pollination, weather and tree maturity. Some crops may develop earlier or later, so local observations are the best guide for your garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePPC 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 for productive growth.\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. Avoid locations that remain waterlogged 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 regularly during establishment and dry periods, especially while flowering and developing fruit. Avoid prolonged saturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulching:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture, keeping mulch 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 and adjust 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 Maintain an accessible canopy and remove damaged or crossing branches. Avoid heavy pruning without considering its effect on flowering.\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. In Central Florida, choose a warm, sheltered planting location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainer Growing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Possible with a large container and attentive care, but long-term growing requires adequate root space 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 and remove damaged or mummified fruit promptly.\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\u003eHarvest mature atemoya before it becomes completely soft on the tree, then allow it to soften at room temperature. Picking too early can result in poor ripening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce soft, cut open and scoop out the flesh, removing 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 PPC’s harvest season with your other Annona trees and fruit selections. Use The Island Gardeners Harvest Planner to help coordinate your backyard orchard or food forest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest timing is a planning guide, not a guarantee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow what you eat. Eat what you grow.™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct FAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does PPC stand for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePPC is short for Phet Pak Chong, the variety name used for this atemoya.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs PPC atemoya the same as sugar apple?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Atemoya is a hybrid of sugar apple and cherimoya. Both belong to the Annona family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes PPC atemoya need hand pollination?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand pollination can improve atemoya fruit set and shape, particularly when natural pollination is limited. Production varies with conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I grow PPC atemoya in Central Florida?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt may grow in suitable warm, protected locations, but cold protection is important, especially for young trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow soon will my tree produce fruit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruiting depends on propagation method, plant maturity, establishment and pollination. 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