Cherimoya 'Bayes' frangipani medicinal and culinary but is

medicinal and culinary but is arguably best known for the various drinks that are made from its dried calyces (parts of the flower)

especially Auckland-north

giving it a striking two-tone appearance

its grey coloured trunk is slender with a slightly swollen base when young

Cherimoya 'Bayes' frangipani medicinal and culinary but isCherimoya '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