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Thai: cha phlu | ช้าพลู
providing a lush tropical appearance whilst being incredibly tough and easy to look after
they will tolerate full sun
The undersides of the leaves are a rich purple
New leaves can emerge a bronze-red colour but this more commonly occurs in the solitary form
Cherimoya 'Bayes' ferns Thai: cha phlu | ช้าพลูCherimoya 'Bayes' aka Custard Apple, is a very attractive, small tree with graceful, large, oval, olive green leaves which droop down. Grows to 3m tall by 4m wide. Use as a specimen in the garden, or espalier against a wall. Fragrant, green winged flowers, followed by large, green, heart shaped, knobbly fruit with a scale patterned skin. The fruit is sweet and creamy with a tangy flavour similar to pears. Use the fruit chilled, fresh, in a fruit salad