Canistel – Pouteria campechiana Live Tree | 3–4 Feet Tall | Ships in 7 Gallon Pot Eggfruit Tree | Sweet Custard-Like Flavor | Tropical Fruit Favorite

Grow your own unique tropical fruit with this 3–4 foot tall Canistel tree, shipped in a 7-gallon pot and ready to establish quickly in your landscape.

Also known as Eggfruit, Canistel is a large, open evergreen tree with dark green leaves that can grow up to 12 inches long, clustered at the branch tips. The fruit has a thin orange to yellow skin and a rich, dry pulp similar in texture to the yolk of a hard-boiled egg.

Canistel is commonly enjoyed fresh, used in pies and desserts, and is especially popular in ice cream and milkshakes where it develops a flavor similar to eggnog. Its taste is often compared to Lucuma, a prized fruit from Andean regions.

This tropical fruit tree makes a beautiful and productive addition to backyard orchards in warm climates.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Canistel tree
✔️ Height: approximately 3–4 feet tall
✔️ Shipped in 7-gallon pot
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Canistel (Eggfruit)
Botanical Name: Pouteria campechiana
Plant Type: Evergreen tropical fruit tree
Growth Stage: Established young tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily preferred)
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 20–30 feet (can be pruned smaller)
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 9–11
Container Friendly: Yes (large container with pruning)

💡 Care Tip: Harvest fruit when skin turns deep yellow to orange and allow it to soften fully indoors for best flavor and texture.