Caimito Purple Star Apple Chrysophyllum cainito Seedling Plant Potted Fruit Tree

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About Caimito Purple Star Apple Chrysophyllum Cainito

You are purchasing one 3-6'' tall (pot height is not included) Caimito Purple (Star Apple) Seedling Tree Starter Plant in 2.5'' square pot. Caimito trees are medium to large trees, 25 to 100 ft tall (7.9 to 30.5 m) with a round to oval canopy. Branches have a weeping growth habit. The leaves are alternate, elliptic, 2 to 6 inches long (5–15 cm), slightly leathery, shiny green on the upper surface and golden-brown on the lower surface. Fruit may be round to oblate to ellipsoid and 2 to 4 inches in diameter (5–10 cm). The peel may be red-purple, dark-purple. It is smooth, glossy, and leathery. In purple fruits, the inner rind is dark purple, and in green fruits, white. The pulp is white, soft, and milky surrounding 6 to 11 seeds. The seeds are contained in rubbery seed cells, and each seed is surrounded by a gelatinous pulp. When the fruit is cut transversely, the seed cells are seen to radiate outwardly from a central core, producing a star-shaped pattern. Some seedlings may require cross pollination in order to set fruit. Caimito is best adapted to hot, lowland tropical climates but will grow in warm, protected locations in south Florida. Trees exposed to air temperatures of about 40°F (4°C) accompanied by strong winds may defoliate. Young trees have limited cold tolerance and are damaged or killed at 31 to 32°F (-0.6 to 0°C). Caimito bloom from August to October in Florida, and fruit are generally harvested from February to May. Please do not place your order if the temperature (during the day or night) in your area is below 50℉ (10℃) or above 95℉ (35℃). Please look at your local weather forecast before placing your order.