{"product_id":"rollinia-tree","title":"Rollinia Tree – Biriba (Annona mucosa)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRollinia Tree – Creamy Lemon-Custard Tropical Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring a delicious tropical dessert to your garden with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRollinia Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiriba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its soft, creamy flesh has a sweet, gently tangy flavor often compared to lemon meringue pie—wonderful enjoyed fresh by the spoonful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd rollinia to your backyard orchard, edible landscape or food forest for a distinctive fruit that is rarely found in everyday grocery stores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Flavor \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRollinia fruit turns yellow as it matures and often develops soft, pointed bumps across its surface. Inside, white flesh surrounds dark seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flavor is aromatic and sweet, with a refreshing citrus-like character. Fruit size, shape and texture vary between selections.\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 lightly 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\u003eUsed in homemade frozen desserts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServed as a simple garden-to-table treat.\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 mucosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormer botanical names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rollinia mucosa, Rollinia deliciosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rollinia, Biriba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant family:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Annonaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRollinia grows quickly and needs room for canopy development. It can become a substantial tree; regular pruning helps maintain an accessible size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollination \u0026amp; Fruit Production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit set depends on effective pollen transfer. Hand pollination may improve production when natural pollination is limited.\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: Warm months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering and harvest can extend across several months. Exact timing varies with location, weather and the individual tree, so use locally observed ripening dates for monthly harvest planning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRollinia Tree Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Acclimate young nursery plants gradually. Established trees can grow in full sun or partial shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide fertile, moisture-retentive soil with good drainage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintain consistent moisture during active growth; avoid prolonged waterlogging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulching:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mulch the root zone while keeping the trunk clear.\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 to soil conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Manage height and remove damaged branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold \u0026amp; Wind Protection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choose a sheltered site and protect young trees from cold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainer Growing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Containers suit nursery establishment; long-term growing requires substantial root space.\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\u003eWatch for yellowing skin and softening fruit. Handle gently, as ripe rollinia bruises easily. Enjoy the soft flesh promptly after removing the seeds.\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 rollinia’s locally observed harvest season with other Annona trees in The Island Gardeners Harvest Planner.\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\u003eIs rollinia the same as atemoya?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Rollinia is Annona mucosa. 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\u003eWhat does rollinia taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts creamy flesh is sweet and gently tangy, often compared to lemon custard or lemon meringue pie.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I grow rollinia in Central Florida?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt requires a carefully chosen warm, sheltered location and cold protection. Growing success depends on your property’s winter temperatures and care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this a dwarf fruit tree?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Rollinia is fast-growing and can become large. 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