Star apple, Caimito

Chrysophyllumcainito

Genus
Chrysophyllum (kris-oh-FIL-um)
Species
cainito (kay-NY-toh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fresno, California

Loxahatchee, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Hana, Hawaii

Kihei, Hawaii

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Toronto, ON (Zone 5b) | November 2008 | positive

I love the fruits of this plant. They taste similar to the Asian Persimmon, without the bittertaste at the end when really ripe. The frui...Read More

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(Zone 11) | August 2004 | positive

This is a tropical tree, with very beautiful foliage. The leaves are medium to deep green on the upper page, and fuzzy and bronze on the ...Read More

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