Cherimoya: Dessert that grows on trees.

Scientific Name: Annona cherimola
USDA zones 9b-11

I have tried these before. It's like a tropical fruit custard in a peel. I am not making this up!

Dave's Garden says that they have been known to grow in Austin, TX. If they can handle Austin, one would think they can handle Houston. They have also been known to grow quite well in California. I'lll have to see if it might be worth growing one here.

It also says the seeds are poisonous if ingested (fortunately, they are large and very hard--easily removed from the fruit before eating). I never knew that. Glad I never swallowed any!

Hmmm....