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We’re now shipping nationwide across the continental U.S. again! 🌱
📦 Please note: Shipping to California remains paused due to agricultural regulations.
🌱 'Painter' Cherilata (Annona sp.) - The Exquisite Hybrid Delight! 🌱
"A Unique Blend of Cherimoya & Custard Apple"
🌟 Overview:
Introducing the 'Painter' Cherilata, a remarkable hybrid of Cherimoya and Custard Apple, crafted by the renowned John Painter of Pine Island, FL. Known for his expertise in grafting and cultivation, John Painter has created this one-of-a-kind tropical fruit tree, now available exclusively through GreenDreams. This plant is grafted onto Pond Apple rootstock, ensuring enhanced success in Florida gardens. If you’re a fruit enthusiast or a collector of rare plants, this is a must-have addition to your collection.
🪴 Plant Features:
- Size: Ships in a 3-gallon pot, ready to thrive in your garden 🌱
- Mature Height: Reaches 15-20 feet tall (4.5-6 meters) with a wide spread; can be pruned to maintain a smaller size
- Sunlight Requirements: Prefers full sun to partial shade ☀️🌤️
- Soil Preferences: Thrives in well-draining soil
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11 for outdoor planting; can be grown in containers in other zones
- Cold Hardiness: Mature trees can withstand temperatures in the mid to low 20s°F (-6 to -4°C); younger trees should be protected from frost
🌿 Top Benefits of Growing 'Painter' Cherilata:
- Unique Hybrid: The Cherilata combines the best of both Cherimoya and Custard Apple, offering a fruit that is not only visually stunning but also deliciously unique. 🍎
- Exclusive Cultivar: This tree is a specialty item, grafted by John Painter, a well-known figure in the world of tropical fruit trees. 🌱
- Versatile Planting Options: Whether you plant it outdoors in a subtropical garden or keep it as a patio or indoor plant, the Cherilata adapts well to various environments. 🏡
🍎 Flavor Profile:
- Texture & Taste: The fruit’s flesh is soft and pulpy, akin to Cherimoya, with a creamy, custard-like texture.
- Fruit's Flesh & Skin: The fruit has a protective skin similar to Custard Apple, with a luscious, sweet interior that delights the taste buds.
🍴 Culinary Uses & Applications:
- Versatility in the Kitchen: The Cherilata’s unique flavor complements both sweet and savory dishes. Perfect for smoothies, fruit salads, or enjoying fresh as a refreshing snack. 🍽️
📅 Fruiting Habits:
- Volume & Season: Expect a generous yield during the fruiting season, which typically occurs in late summer to early fall in Florida. 🌞
- Boosting Fruit Set: Ensure the plant is in well-draining soil and receives adequate sunlight for optimal fruit production.
📜 History & Folklore:
The Cherilata is the brainchild of John Painter, a master cultivator from Pine Island, FL. Known for his innovation in grafting, Painter has combined the revered Annona species to create this hybrid. Both Cherimoya and Custard Apple have deep cultural roots in their native lands, symbolizing abundance and delight. Now, with the Cherilata, you can enjoy the best of both worlds in one extraordinary fruit.
🌱 Planting & Care Guide:
- Where to Plant: Ideal for sunny to partially shaded spots in your garden or on your patio.
- Soil Requirement: Prefers well-draining soil rich in organic matter.
- Temperature Care: Protect young trees from frost. Mature trees can withstand temperatures down to the mid-20s°F (-4°C).
- Indoor Enthusiasts: Can be grown indoors or as a patio plant, ensuring it receives plenty of sunlight.
🧑🌾 Is This Plant for You?
Perfect For:
- Fruit Enthusiasts: Craving unique flavors and rare tropical fruits.
- Collectors: Seeking specialty, grafted trees with a rich history.
- Indoor and Patio Gardeners: Looking for a versatile plant that can thrive in containers.
Not Ideal For:
- Cold Climate Gardeners: Unless you plan to nurture the plant indoors during winter.
- Low-Maintenance Seekers: This plant requires attention to soil, sunlight, and temperature for optimal growth.
🛒 Make the 'Painter' Cherilata Yours Today!
Elevate your garden and your fruit collection with the 'Painter' Cherilata. This exclusive hybrid brings together the best of Cherimoya and Custard Apple, delivering a taste experience like no other. Order now from GreenDreams and add this rare gem to your garden or indoor plant collection! 🌿🛒
At GreenDreams, we are more than just a nursery—we are your partners in creating a greener, healthier world. Trust us for the highest quality, organic, and sustainable plants, shipped right to your doorstep. 🌱🌟
IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE PURCHASING LIVE PLANTS:
*Please be advised that our online store selections are NOT available for pickup at our retail location in Spring Hill, Florida.
Inventory for our online store is located at a separate facility and are priced and handled exclusively for packaging & shipping.
Click here to learn more about our Spring Hill, FL retail nursery location, including countless more nursery selections ready for pickup - larger sizes and wider variety of plants not suitable for nationwide delivery.
1. Shipping Stress: Transportation can be stressful for plants, particularly when they spend several days in a confined, dark environment. It’s common for plants to experience leaf drop during this period. Rest assured, most plants typically recover quickly and thrive with minimal aftercare. However, some may need extra attention, love, and care, requiring appropriate watering and exposure to gentle light post-unboxing.
2. Potential Physical Damage: Despite our dedicated efforts to ensure that your plants are securely packaged, they may incur damage during shipping and handling by UPS. Rest assured, our shipping team is committed to packing your selections with utmost care and precision to minimize any potential harm.
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For significant box damage, please reach out to UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.
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For minor damages, such as a broken branch or stem, we advise allowing the plant time to recover and regenerate with proper care and attention.
3. Long-Distance Shipping Considerations: Orders shipped over long distances, particularly to the western US, may take 3 - 5 business days to arrive due to various factors, including agricultural inspections in Arizona, California, and Texas. Such extended transit times can be particularly challenging for tender, young plants, affecting their quality due to prolonged confinement.
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We take additional measures during packaging to facilitate a swift recovery of the plants upon unboxing.
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Initial extra care and attention might be required over the first few weeks post-transport.
For further guidance, kindly review our detailed policies on returns and refunds, as well as our comprehensive plant care guide. We appreciate your understanding and patience in nurturing your new plants.
🌿 Important Shipping Information
Please take a moment to review our shipping protocols designed to ensure your plants arrive in optimal condition.
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Countdown Clock: At the top of our online store, you'll notice a countdown clock. This tool helps communicate our weekly shipping schedule, providing clarity on when you can expect your orders to be dispatched.
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Shipping Schedule: Our nursery, located in the heart of Central Florida, ships orders once weekly, every Monday. This is a strategic decision to prevent packages from being stationary over the weekends, ensuring that our plants travel as swiftly as possible across the country, even reaching as far as California.
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Shipping Method: At present, we offer ground shipping rates to meet various needs while maintaining the well-being of our plants during transit.
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Our Dedicated Team: We are a boutique nursery with a passionate team. Our members wear many hats, contributing to shipping, nursery operations, and engaging in valuable local projects. As we blossom and expand, rest assured that enhancing and streamlining our processes remains a priority to serve you better
Terms and Conditions for Purchasing Live Plants
1. Understanding of Shipping Stress
By purchasing live plants from our store, the customer acknowledges that transportation can be stressful for plants. It is common for plants to undergo leaf drop or experience other temporary issues during shipping. However, it is understood that most plants recover quickly with adequate care and attention post-shipping.
2. Awareness of Potential Physical Damage
Customers acknowledge that despite our best efforts in packaging, there may be occurrences of damage during shipping and handling. For substantial damages to the package, customers agree to contact UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.
3. Acknowledgement of Long-Distance Shipping Considerations
Customers recognize that shipments, especially those directed to the western US, may be subjected to longer shipping durations of 3-5 business days. Customers agree to provide necessary care to the plants, recognizing that the quality of the plants may be affected due to prolonged shipping times.
4. Agreement with Shipping Information and Schedule
Customers, by making a purchase, have reviewed and agreed upon our shipping protocols and schedules. They acknowledge the presence of a countdown clock on the website and our once-weekly shipping policy every Monday, recognizing the rationale behind avoiding weekend layovers for the plants.
5.Extreme Weather Conditions
Customers acknowledge that our store is not responsible for damage or loss of live plants due to extreme weather conditions during transit and delivery. This includes exposure to cold or freezing temperatures during the winter months and extreme heat during the summer. We provide tracking information when orders are processed every Monday to ensure customers are aware of the delivery schedule. It is the customer's responsibility to prevent packages from being left outside in conditions that may cause damage. Our store does not accept responsibility for any adverse effects caused by weather conditions beyond our control.
6. No Refund Policy
Customers agree that refunds are only processed under exceptional circumstances. Our store will not be held responsible for poor plant choices relative to location suitability, extreme conditions during and/or post-shipment, and improper post-purchase plant care.
7. Responsibility of Care
Upon purchase, customers agree to assume full responsibility for the ongoing care of the plants. This includes, but is not limited to, appropriate watering, exposure to suitable light, and adherence to specific care instructions pertinent to each plant type.
8. Consent
By proceeding with this purchase, customers consent to all the terms and conditions stated above, confirming understanding and agreement to all stipulations mentioned.
These terms and conditions aim to ensure clarity, mutual understanding, and agreement between the seller and the customer to facilitate a smooth transaction and foster a positive customer experience.