{"product_id":"gefner-atemoya-sugar-apple-tree-7g-urban-abundance","title":"Gefner Atemoya (Sugar Apple) Tree 7G - Urban Abundance","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"259\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"259\"\u003eGefner (Geffner) Atemoya Tree in 7-Gallon Pot Available in Jupiter, FL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"611\"\u003eThe Gefner Atemoya (\u003cem data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"299\"\u003eAnnona × atemoya\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Gefner’) is one of the most reliable and widely grown atemoya varieties in South Florida—loved for its smooth, custard-like texture and consistently sweet, tropical flavor. A hybrid of sugar apple and cherimoya, Gefner stands out for its excellent fruit set, often producing well even without hand pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"897\"\u003eWith creamy, nearly fiberless flesh and a balanced sweetness, this variety is a favorite for both beginner growers and seasoned tropical fruit collectors. In a 7-gallon pot, this grafted Gefner tree is well-established and ready to thrive in your edible landscape or backyard orchard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"902\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"958\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Growing Info (Optimized for South Florida):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial sun—6 to 8 hours daily for best flowering and fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate. Water deeply when the top 2–3 inches of soil dry out. Consistent moisture during flowering and fruit development improves fruit size and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining sandy or loamy soil enriched with compost. Atemoya prefers fertile soil and benefits from mulch to retain moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a balanced fruit tree fertilizer 3–4 times per year. Supplement with micronutrients such as magnesium and iron in South Florida’s sandy soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small to medium tree with a spreading canopy. Typically grows 10–15 feet tall but can be maintained smaller with pruning. In a 7-gallon pot, trees are generally 3–5 feet tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA Zones 10–11. Thrives in warm, humid climates. Protect from temperatures below 32°F, especially when young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1878\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate. One of the easiest atemoyas to grow. Hand pollination is optional but can improve fruit size and consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; Seasonality:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003ePlanting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best planted spring through early fall in South Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003eHarvest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically late summer through fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2327\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2191\"\u003eHow to Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest when fruit begins to soften slightly and lightens in color. 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