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Caimito Star Apple Live Tree, Chrysophyllum cainito, Tropical Fruit Tree, Glossy Green Leaves Bronze Undersides, Edible Fruit Plant, 1–2 Feet, 6 Inch Pot

Caimito Star Apple Live Tree, Chrysophyllum cainito, Tropical Fruit Tree, Glossy Green Leaves Bronze Undersides, Edible Fruit Plant, 1–2 Feet, 6 Inch Pot

$144.00
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Grow a beautiful tropical fruit tree with this Caimito, also known as Star Apple (Chrysophyllum cainito). Native to the West Indies, this attractive evergreen tree is treasured for its glossy foliage, distinctive bronze-colored leaf undersides, and delicious tropical fruit.

Caimito is popular throughout the Caribbean, Central America, and Southeast Asia. Its fruit has a mild, grape-like flavor and is best enjoyed fresh.

Plant Highlights

  • Common name: Caimito, Star Apple

  • Botanical name: Chrysophyllum cainito

  • Family: Sapotaceae

  • Origin: West Indies

  • Foliage: Glossy dark green leaves with silky bronze undersides

  • Fruit flavor: Mild, grape-like

  • Best way to enjoy: Fresh

  • Fruit varieties: Purple and green

Plant Details

  • Quantity: 1 live seedling

  • Shipping height: Approximately 1–2 feet tall

  • Pot size: 6-inch nursery pot

  • Average mature size: Approximately 25 feet tall × 25 feet wide

  • Fruit season: February–May

  • Approximate cold damage temperature: 28–30°F

Growing Information

  • Choose a warm, sunny location with room for the tree to mature.

  • Plant in well-draining soil.

  • Water regularly while the young tree establishes.

  • Protect young plants from cold temperatures and frost.

  • Allow adequate space for its mature canopy.

Shipping Information

You will receive one live Caimito seedling, approximately 1–2 feet tall, shipped in a 6-inch nursery pot.

Plants are living products, so natural variations in height, foliage, and branching are expected. Some leaf changes or temporary stress may occur during shipping. Unpack promptly and allow your plant time to acclimate.

Please note: This listing is for a seedling, not a grafted tree. Fruit production is not guaranteed at arrival and depends on maturity, climate, and growing conditions. Purple and green fruit varieties exist; please confirm the variety supplied if you have a specific color preference.

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