Riklem has LIKED the following: Will these tropical trees grow in melbourne - I reckon Atemoya will grow in Melbourne in a sheltered backyard but a pure Cherimoya will be much stronger..Liked Question 2412 days 10hrs Will these tropical trees grow in melbourne - Arrrgh! Custard apple , do you mean atemoya or cherimoya? Big difference in temperature range...Liked Question 2412 days 10hrs