Caimito Tree
Vigorous, live Caimito tree established in a nursery pot. Also known as Star Apple, it is prized for producing smooth, sweet, milky fruit with a delicious, refreshing flavor profile.
Varieties:
• Green
• Purple
$80.00
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Bring a gorgeous and exotic fruit tree to your landscape with our live Caimito tree (Chrysophyllum cainito), widely known as Star Apple or caimito. When cut transversely, the core of the fruit reveals a star-like pattern surrounded by sweet, succulent, and milky-juicy pulp that tastes wonderful when served chilled.
The tree is remarkably decorative, featuring stunning deep green leaves with contrasting coppery-golden undersides that shimmer in the breeze, providing an unmatched tropical aesthetic.
Varieties:
• Green
• Purple
• Unspecified
Features
– Delicious star apple fruit: Sweet, milky, and refreshing pulp prized for fresh dessert use.
– Stunning ornamental foliage: Glossy dark green leaves with striking golden-bronze undersides.
– Lush tropical canopy: Forms a handsome evergreen shade tree for your yard.
How to Care & Grow
1. Sunlight: Plant in full sun (at least 6 to 8 hours of direct daily sunlight) for optimum growth and heavy fruit yields.
2. Soil & Planting: Thrives in rich, fertile, and well-draining soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH (5.5–7.0).
3. Watering: Water regularly during the first year to establish roots. Once established, it appreciates moderate moisture and good drainage.
4. Climate & Hardiness: Best adapted to tropical and warm frost-free subtropical climates. Protect young trees from hard freezes.
From Inca Plant Nursery
At Inca Plant Nursery we specialize in exceptional tropical fruit trees and exotic edible plants. Order your healthy Caimito tree today and enjoy unique harvests at home.
