Hardshell custard-apple (Annona liebmanniana)

Family: Annonaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Posh-te or Annona liebmanniana is an evergreen tree that usually grows up to 20 m in height. It can be found in Central America particularly in South Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It is known for its delicious and aromatic fruit that is best eaten raw fresh from the tree. The fruit's flesh is soft-textured and cream in color while its exocarp is thick. Seeds are large, up to 2cm long.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Delicious and aromatic, it is best eaten fresh from the plant. — Delicious and aromatic, it is best eaten fresh from the plant.; A richer flavour than the soursop (A.; muricata) with a suggestion of the flavour of the white sapote (Casimiroa edulis).; A creamy banana-pineapple like flavour, it is said to be one of the most flavourful and refreshing fruits in the genus.

Habitat & North American Range

Moist or wet, mixed forest at elevations of 1,800 metres or less, chiefly near sea level. (Zone 9)