Canistel Grafted Live Fruit Tree, 1–2 Feet Tall, Eggfruit Tree, Pouteria campechiana, Tropical Fruit Plant, 3 Gallon Pot

Canistel Grafted Live Tree – Tropical Eggfruit (Pouteria campechiana)

Grow an unusual tropical fruit tree with this grafted Canistel live plant, also known as Eggfruit. Canistel is prized for its distinctive golden-yellow to orange fruit and rich, dry-textured pulp, often compared to the yolk of a hard-boiled egg.

Its unique flavor and creamy culinary possibilities make it a fascinating addition to a tropical home orchard or edible garden.

🌱 Plant Details

• Common name: Canistel / Eggfruit

• Botanical name: Pouteria campechiana

• Plant type: Grafted live tropical fruit tree

• Plant height: Approximately 1–2 feet tall

• Shipping pot: 3-gallon nursery pot

• Quantity: 1 live plant

🌳 Attractive Evergreen Tree

Canistel grows into a large, open evergreen tree. Its dark green leaves can reach approximately 12 inches long and are clustered near the tips of the branches, creating an attractive tropical appearance.

🥭 Unique Golden Eggfruit

Canistel fruit has thin orange-to-yellow skin and distinctive dry, dense pulp often compared to the yolk of a hard-boiled egg.

Its unusual texture and flavor make it especially interesting for fruit lovers looking to grow something different.

🍦 Delicious Culinary Uses

Canistel fruit can be enjoyed in several ways:

• Eaten fresh when ripe

• Used in cooking and homemade pies

• Blended into milkshakes

• Added to homemade ice cream

Its flavor is often described as reminiscent of eggnog when blended into milkshakes. It is also compared to Lucuma, a fruit popular in Andean countries.

📦 Shipping & Plant Arrival

You will receive one grafted Canistel tree, approximately 1–2 feet tall, shipped in a 3-gallon nursery pot.

Natural variations in plant shape, branching, and foliage are normal. Temporary leaf changes or shipping stress may occur during transit. Please unpack your plant promptly after delivery and allow it time to acclimate.

Please Note: This listing is for one live grafted Canistel plant, not fresh fruit or seeds. Fruit production depends on plant maturity and growing conditions. Flowers or fruit are not guaranteed upon arrival.