Arthur cherimoya tree

Abstract

A new Annona cherimoya tree named Arthur, characterized by the tree's relative hardiness and resistance to cold and to the Mediterranean fruit fly, and the fruit's superlative flavor and extremely small number of seeds.

We claim: 
     
       1. The new variety of Annona cherimoya substantially as shown and described herein, being distinguished for its ability to produce fruit of exceptional flavor with an unusually small number of seeds. The tree of this variety also being notable for its relative hardiness and resistance to extremes of heat and cold, and not susceptible to the Mediterranean Fruit Fly.