The Rollinia is a large yellow fruit with a bumpy surface and soft spines. Tastes delicious, and is described as a creamy lemon sherbet or a lemon meringue pie. Comes from the Amazon and is a member of the Custard Apple family. Strictly tropical. Intolerant of cool temperatures. Temperatures as low as 3 C will kill young trees. High humidity is also necessary for effective pollination. Water stress causes premature ripening of fruit, so irrigation may be necessary during flowering, fruit set and early maturation. Trees are shallow rooted and are prone to wind damage. Cooling the fruit after harvest will extend the shelf life by up to a week, but with significant loss of attractiveness, the skin going black, while the flesh inside remains palatable. Fruit are very soft and vulnerable to bruising. Their own weight often damaging the flesh when left resting on a hard surface. Fruit appear to be only eaten fresh, or scooped out and blended with ice cream.