Canistel Tree
Vigorous, live Canistel tree established in a nursery pot. Also known as Yellow Sapote or eggfruit, it is celebrated for producing unique, nutrient-rich fruits with a sweet, creamy, custard-like texture reminiscent of sweet potato or egg yolk.
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Price range: $70.00 through $130.00
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Bring a fascinating and delicious tropical fruit tree to your garden with our live Canistel tree (Pouteria campechana), widely known as Yellow Sapote or eggfruit. The bright yellow or orange-skinned fruits yield a smooth, sweet, and remarkably dense flesh that has a rich, custard-like texture and a sweet flavor profile. It is a fantastic delicacy for fresh eating, smoothies, and gourmet baking.
The tree features an attractive, upright growth habit with glossy, evergreen foliage that adds a wonderful tropical aesthetic to any landscape.
Varieties:
• Trompo
• Oro
• Unspecified
• Bruce
Features
– Unique custard fruit: Rich, sweet flesh with a smooth texture often likened to sweet potato custard.
– Attractive evergreen canopy: Glossy leaves providing a lush, tropical look year-round.
– Rewarding home harvest: An exceptional addition for exotic fruit growers and home orchards.
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 (6.0–7.0).
3. Watering: Water regularly during the establishment phase. Once mature, it has good drought tolerance while still performing best with periodic watering.
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 Canistel tree today and enjoy unique harvests at home.
