The ilama may be termed the cherimoya of the lowlands. The cherimoya does not succeed in the tropics unless grown at elevations of 4000 to 6000 feet, where the climate is cool. The ilama, on the other hand, belongs to the lowlands, but is strikingly similar in character to a good cherimoya.

Oct 4, 2023 · Can you guys give me a good rundown on ilama taste based on its flesh and skin color, if it even matters? I get people saying raspberry, candy, cotton candy; I've even seen someone name one as vanilla.

Feb 29, 2012 · Ilama (e lama) is the common name of this amazing fruit. The flavor is unique. I have tasted them several times and find them sweet with a rich complex flavor. This tree is for the more experienced grower. You probably won't see many of these trees for one main reason. Even as great tasting as it is, the fruit has one major drawback.

Apr 6, 2013 · Fantastic job grafting Ilama...and it's onto cherimoya! The new growth looks awesome and very different from other annona species. The leaves are red at will turn green but the flowers are red. Sorry for the ugly pics I'll get better one later. Here are trhe the grafts from last month with new growth and flowers.

Small tree, usually only to 25ft. Ilama fruits perish within days of harvest and the fruit transports very poorly, hence its relative obscurity to much of the world. Hardiness. Ilama's are only mildly hardy, surviving brief temperature drops to 30-32F. Growing Environment. It grows best in climates having a dry season, followed by heavy rainfall.

Ilamas are thick skinned, cold hardy Annonas with a high potential for improvement and commercialization. We are looking forward to working with fruit growers to develop an ilama industry in...

The ilama is strictly tropical; grows naturally not higher than 2,000 ft (610 m) in Mexico; is cultivated up to 5,000 ft (1,524 m) in El Salvador; up to 5,900 ft (1,800 m) in Guatemala. It seems to do best where there is a long dry season followed by plentiful rainfall.

The ilama is native and grows wild in the foothills of the southwest coast of Mexico and of the Pacific coast of Guatemala and El Salvador. It is strictly a tropical plant.

Sep 16, 2020 · In general, ilama have issues in Flirida with most rootstocks. Some show early, some for not after a couple years. I like to know what the best rootstock for ilama

Nov 26, 2011 · The Ilama is indeed a fine annonaceous fruit native to the tropical lowlands of Mexico and Florida. This fruit derives its name from the Spanish word ‘Nahuatl ilamatzapotl which means ‘old woman’s sapote’.