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HMelendez
04-15-2016, 09:41 AM
Finally! after a long wait, I received my grafted "Dream" Atemoya tree thru the mail yesterday (04/14/2016)!.....Beautiful and nice little "Dream" Atemoya tree!....This variety of Atemoya is not introduced commercially yet!.....

From the internet:

"Dream" Atemoya tree introduced by Wayne Clifton from Bradenton, Florida which reportedly fruits quite well in FL, with out hand pollination!....Mr. Wayne said he collected the seeds from a "true" Cherimoya (Annona Cherimola) about 10yrs ago, from Peru (not scions I believe), and that he grafted the seedling onto an Atemoya rootstock. Also the tree survived a 19 F temp drop with no problems!.....It fruits in clusters!.....Also is reported to taste incredible, and make large fruits!.....



Pictures taken on 04/14/2016


Well packaged;

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=59669&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=59669)


http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=59670 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=59670)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=59672 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=59672)


Just added some bone meal and perlite to the organic potting mix soil.....

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=59671 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=59671)


'Dream" Atemoya tree trans-planted!......I will keep it in a 3 gal. pot for at least a year then to the ground!....

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=59673 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=59673)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=59674 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=59674)

More updates coming soon!.....:)

merce3
04-15-2016, 12:04 PM
Nice pick-up... it has been a slow grower for me but it looks like mine might finally take off this year. I am getting a good amount of flowers too, which is tempting but I might let it dump all its energy into vegetative growth.

Please keep us updated on your progress

HMelendez
04-15-2016, 12:53 PM
Nice pick-up... it has been a slow grower for me but it looks like mine might finally take off this year. I am getting a good amount of flowers too, which is tempting but I might let it dump all its energy into vegetative growth.

Please keep us updated on your progress


Thank you!.....


Can you post a picture of yours?....Good luck with you "Dream" Atemoya tree!...

robguz24
04-15-2016, 02:20 PM
I'm confused. If it's Cherimoya grafted onto Atemoya rootstock, doesn't that make the fruit Cherimoya?

merce3
04-15-2016, 03:44 PM
I'm confused. If it's Cherimoya grafted onto Atemoya rootstock, doesn't that make the fruit Cherimoya?

There is some debate as to whether the original plant was a true cherimoya because the leaves aren't characteristic of a cherimoya. The fruit however looks like a cherimoya. Maybe the fruit that the original seeds came from was cross pollinated.

Dangermouse01
04-15-2016, 03:59 PM
Got my Dream last year. Just woke up and flushed out a week or so back.
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n200/dangermouse2006/flowers%20and%20plants/Atemoya/Dream/Dream_16-04-15_zpsufzxgusw.jpg

DM

Dangermouse01
04-15-2016, 07:35 PM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=59672 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=59672)


http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=59673 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=59673)


Why did you plant it deeper than the original soil level? Looks like the graft union is buried.
Pretty sure that is not a good thing.

DM

merce3
04-16-2016, 05:48 AM
^+1 ... i just realized that i had dirt/mulch over the graft union, but quickly removed it. thankfully no damage, but the trunk was moist which is not a good thing.

here is a pic of the one i picked up early last year... please forgive the weeds. i also forgot to take a pic of the flowers.
http://i.imgur.com/vpgxBNRl.jpg

geosulcata
04-16-2016, 06:39 AM
^+1 ... i just realized that i had dirt/mulch over the graft union, but quickly removed it. thankfully no damage, but the trunk was moist which is not a good thing.

here is a pic of the one i picked up early last year... please forgive the weeds. i also forgot to take a pic of the flowers.
http://i.imgur.com/vpgxBNRl.jpg


Looks good! Dream is the best tasting cherimoya/atemoya I have had in Florida. Flavor and texture are great and there aren't many seeds.

HMelendez
04-16-2016, 09:58 AM
Why did you plant it deeper than the original soil level? Looks like the graft union is buried.
Pretty sure that is not a good thing.

DM


Thanks for pointed out!


I just removed the soil over the graft/union!.....Really thank you DM!.....

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=59676 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=59676)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=59677 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=59677)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=59678 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=59678)


Also, thank you for posting/sharing the picture of your "Dream" Atemoya tree!....growing beautiful!....

HMelendez
04-16-2016, 10:05 AM
^+1 ... i just realized that i had dirt/mulch over the graft union, but quickly removed it. thankfully no damage, but the trunk was moist which is not a good thing.

here is a pic of the one i picked up early last year... please forgive the weeds. i also forgot to take a pic of the flowers.
http://i.imgur.com/vpgxBNRl.jpg


merce3,


Thank you for sharing the picture!....You have a nice and beautiful "Dream" Atemoya tree!.....nice growing pattern!.....

HMelendez
05-08-2016, 09:04 AM
An updated of my Dream Atemoya tree...


Has been growing really well lately!.....thrives, loves the warm weather of South Florida!....


Pictures taken on 05/07/2016...

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=59719 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=59719)

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=59720 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=59720)

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=59721 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=59721)

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=59722 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=59722)

Mark Dragt
05-08-2016, 07:48 PM
Looks like your little tree is doing very well. It will grow big and be loaded with fruit before you know it.
:woohoonaner:

BananaRob
08-03-2017, 06:54 PM
Where did you get the Atemoya from? Looks like Flying Fox is only source but they are out. I have looked everywhere.... Help.

Rob :0517:

beam2050
08-04-2017, 03:48 AM
looks like this thread deserves an update? :waving:

HMelendez
08-04-2017, 05:00 AM
Where did you get the Atemoya from? Looks like Flying Fox is only source but they are out. I have looked everywhere.... Help.

Rob :0517:


Rob,


I got my Dream Atemoya tree from FlyingFoxFruits!......You might try to contact forum member geosulcata!....Send her a PM!....She might guide you to the right direction!.....Good luck!......

HMelendez
08-04-2017, 05:10 AM
looks like this thread deserves an update? :waving:


walkinbeam,


Here is an update!.......


Dream Atemoya has been growing great!....In the beginning it was kind of a slow start, but once the Dream Atemoya tree got established, it just took off growing!....Lately, has been branched out very nicely!.....Right now is approx. 5 1/2 ft tall and keeps growing very nice!.....

Picture from 08/03/2017.....

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=62080 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=62080)

beam2050
08-04-2017, 08:30 AM
nice. thank you. seems like Ive seen this type of plant before or at least one like it.

Tytaylor77
08-04-2017, 11:10 PM
Looking great Hector! Wish I could grow that here! It would be tough!

Mark Dragt
08-05-2017, 12:50 AM
Hector's magic works on other plants also. Looks good Hector!

HMelendez
08-05-2017, 03:47 AM
Looking great Hector! Wish I could grow that here! It would be tough!


Thank you Ty bro!....



Hector's magic works on other plants also. Looks good Hector!


Thank you Mark bro!....

BananaRob
08-06-2017, 02:51 PM
Where to find this Dream Atemoya???? Thanks. Just contacted Geosculata. Rob