Lisa Atemoya

Lisa Atemoya

5 Gallon
$199.00
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Lisa Atemoya

Atemoya hybrid 'Lisa'

Stunning Red-Blushed Fruit • Intensely Sweet & Silky Smooth • No Hand-Pollination Required

$199.00
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We specialize in plants grown and delivered in their original pots and soil.
Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

While delivery is limited to our local service area, we’re happy to support garden design and plant selection remotely.

For local plant professionals, we’re always glad to connect and explore ways to support your customers.

The Lisa Atemoya is a stunning and flavorful hybrid that combines visual drama with gourmet taste. Distinctive for its beautiful red-blushed or fully red, textured skin, it is a showstopper on the tree and the table. The flesh inside is exceptionally sweet, rich, and creamy with a silky-smooth texture, inheriting the best qualities from its cherimoya and red sugar apple parents. Like 'Gefner', it has the valuable trait of setting fruit without hand-pollination, making it both beautiful and remarkably easy to grow for spectacular results.

  • Unique and highly ornamental due to its red or pink-blushed, bumpy skin.

  • Flesh is extraordinarily sweet, rich, and smooth with a luxurious, silky texture.

  • Sets fruit reliably without hand-pollination, ensuring good yields with minimal care.

  • A vigorous, productive tree that can be maintained at a manageable size with pruning.

  • The fruit's striking color makes it less attractive to pests than green varieties.

  • Ripens in late summer to fall.

Flavor Profile:

  • Flavor: Intensely sweet and rich, with deep, candy-like notes and a lovely aromatic finish.

  • Texture: Silky, creamy, and completely smooth—one of the finest textures among atemoyas.

  • Best Uses: A premier fresh-eating fruit due to its beauty and flavor. Also perfect for making luxurious purees, ice creams, and desserts.

Knowing how we measure the size?

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

  • A larger gallon size generally means:

    • A more established root system

    • A sturdier plant

    • Faster visual impact after planting

  • Example:

    • 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity

    • 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.


🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Ornamental trees

    • Feature plants

    • Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.

  • Why choose Multi:

    • Fuller, more sculptural appearance

    • Strong visual presence even at younger ages

    • Popular for design-focused landscapes


🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Shade trees

    • Street trees

    • Orchard and structural plantings

  • Why choose Stand:

    • Clean, classic tree form

    • Easier clearance for walkways and lawns

    • Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity


🌿 Choosing the Right Size

  • If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form

  • If you want long-term structure → Stand form

  • If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Quick facts
  • Features:Flowers: Small, triangular pale-yellow blossoms on long stems; self-fruitful.Foliage: Oval, leathery leaves with prominent veining; semi-deciduous.Fruit:Large heart-shaped form.Distinctive red-textured skin with pronounced knobs.Ultra-creamy white flesh with silky, melting texture.Intensely sweet flavor with tropical notes.Few dark brown, glossy seeds
  • Habit: Semi-evergreen tree with compact growth
  • Mature Height: 20-30 ft (easily maintained under 10 ft with pruning)
  • Mature Width: 15-20 ft
  • Growth Rate: Fast
  • Light Needs: Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily)
  • Key Advantages:Self-pollinating (unlike many Annonas).Showstopping red fruit - rare in atemoyas.Gourmet-quality flesh - smoother than traditional atemoyas.High nutritional value (rich in antioxidants and B vitamins)
  • Special Attributes:Summer pruning maintains smaller size (ideal for containers).Early bearing (often fruits in 2-3 years).Heat-tolerant performer
  • Landscape Uses:Tropical fruit gardens.Container cultivation.Edible landscaping.Greenhouse production in cooler zones
FAQs

Q: What causes the red color?
A: The red pigmentation is inherited from its red sugar apple parent. Sun exposure enhances the color. It is a natural characteristic and not an indicator of ripeness alone.

Q: Is it sweeter than Gefner?
A: Many growers report that 'Lisa' has a higher sugar content and richer flavor than 'Gefner', making it one of the sweetest atemoya varieties available.

Q: Does it need any special care?
A: Its care is similar to other atemoyas: well-drained soil, full sun, and protection from frost. Its main advantage is not needing the meticulous hand-pollination required by many other Annonas.

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Choose your trees and preferred delivery window. Most Bay Area orders are delivered within about 10 business days, depending on routing and weather.

We deliver carefully to your property

Our drivers are trained to handle living plants, not just boxes. For many trees, we can set them in place near the planting site.

Grow with our ongoing support

You’ll receive basic care guidelines, and you can always reach out if you’re unsure about watering, fertilizing, or pruning.

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