Origin: in Israel. Introd. in 1960 by Langbecker Nurseries, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia, as African Pride. Imported into the U.S. in 1963; first fruiting in Florida in 1965. Known in Australia as a custard apple, as grown in Florida atemoya; it has all the appearances of a hybrid between Annona squamosa × Annona cherimola. Tree: smaller than other varieties; bears biannually in Florida, the first crop in September and October, the second in March and April; sheds leaves in March and April for a short dormant period, then leafs out and flowers in May; bloom for second crop comes in September. In Australia is productive, low growing, and heavily branched. In Florida recommended as a garden variety; production there is not high. Fruit: large, up to 20 oz; skin dull green, smooth to medium rough; seeds few; quality good.
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