Caimito Tree (Purple)
Caimito — Chrysophyllum cainito
Purple-skinned star apple with a star pattern visible when cut crosswise.
This plant is also called: Caimito (Portuguese), caïmitier (French), 金星果 (Chinese), スターアップル (Japanese), Vú sữa (Vietnamese), Звёздное яблоко (Russian), كاينيتو (Arabic), Kaimito (Tagalog). Names from public plant databases.
| Size / pot | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Gallon | 55.00 USD | Out of stock · Request this size |
| 7 Gallon | 75.00 USD | In stock |
Stock checked 38 minutes ago.
To buy, call us or visit the nursery.
Not sure this tree fits your yard? Ask Maxi, or call us.
Plant facts
- Plant type
- Fruit tree
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Hardiness zones
- 10b-11
- Chill hours
- 0
- Pollination
- Single trees fruit, but some trees set poorly alone; another star apple nearby often improves yields.
- Mature size
- 30-40 ft.
- Sun exposure
- full sun
- Harvest season
- Feb-June in Florida.
Growing results vary with your climate, site, care and weather. The information shown here is general guidance and does not guarantee how a plant will perform once planted at your property. For performance related issues, please reference our care guides.
Sweet, mild and creamy with berry-grape nuances. Silky, jelly-like and juicy. Soft floral-fruity aroma.
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Florida hardiness zones
This plant is rated for zones 10 to 11. Zones it suits are outlined in the key.
- 8b
- 9a
- 9b
- 10a (suits this plant)
- 10b (suits this plant)
- 11a (suits this plant)
- 11b (suits this plant)
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