Chrysophyllum cainito, Achras caimito, Caimito, Star Apple, Satin Leaf

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Chrysophyllum cainito, Achras caimito, Caimito, Star Apple, Satin Leaf

Chrysophyllum cainito, Achras caimito
Family: Sapotaceae
Caimito, Star Apple, Satin Leaf
Origin: West Indies
big tree

subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Varieties: Purple, Green. Season: February-MayThis beautiful shade tree has glossy dark green leaves with a silky bronze color underneath. Caimito is a favorite in the Caribbean and Central America as well as Southeast Asia. The fruit has a mild grape-like flavor, and is best eaten fresh.

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Chrysophyllum sp. Jandong

Chrysophyllum cainito Green variety

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1047 Chrysophyllum cainito - Caimito, Star Apple, purple fruit
Caimito, Star Apple. Hard to find exotic fruit tree. It is a favorite in the Caribbean and Central America as well as Southeast Asia. The fruit has a mild grape-like flavor, and is best eaten fresh. Inside the fruit looks like a star when cut across.
Will be shipped on customers risk - no replacements or refunds on this plant. After shipping this plant may drop leaves but recovers well under proper care.

1-3 gal pot

2 Plant(s) in stock

49.95

4326 Chrysophyllum cainito - seeds
Caimito, Star Apple. Hard to find exotic fruit tree. It is a favorite in the Caribbean and Central America as well as Southeast Asia. The fruit has a mild grape-like flavor, and is best eaten fresh. Inside the fruit looks like a star when cut across.
Plant seeds at 1" depth using a well draining soil mix. Keep moist, warm and with high humidity in bright light.
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Per pack: 6 large seeds

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4.95

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