Chill Hours Required: We recommend all plants are given natural cycles of lower temps and shorter days for their blossom timings and maturity.
STAR APPLE: CAIMITO BLANCO (WHITE) STAR
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| For Sale: 3 Gal - $164.16 | ||
| Sunlight: Full | Growth Rate: Vigorous | Drought Tolerance: Mild |
| Full Size (WxH): 5m x 3m | Ideal Min Temp: 15'C (59'F) | Min Temp Tolerated: 10'C (50'F) |
| Fruit Colour: Green | Harvest: Dec-Feb | Year(s) to bear fruit: 2-3 |
| Prop. Method: Grafted/Layered | Fertility: Self | Chill Hours Required: See top of page |
| Description: This beautiful shade tree has glossy, dark green leaves with a silky bronze colour underneath. Caimito is a favourite in the Caribbean and Central America, as well as Southeast Asia. The fruit has a mild grape-like flavour, and is best eaten fresh. Trees may begin fruit production in 1-2 years. Blanco Star produces a green peel type of fruit with whiter flesh. | ||
STAR APPLE: CAIMITO MORADO (PURPLE)
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| For Sale: 3 Gal - $164.16 || 8 Gal - $334.19 || 12 Gal - $406.69 | ||
| Sunlight: Full | Growth Rate: Vigorous | Drought Tolerance: Mild |
| Full Size (WxH): 5m x 3m | Ideal Min Temp: 15'C (59'F) | Min Temp Tolerated: 10'C (50'F) |
| Fruit Colour: Purple | Harvest: Dec-Feb | Year(s) to bear fruit: 3-4 |
| Prop. Method: Grafted/Layered | Fertility: Self | Chill Hours Required: See top of page |
| Description: This beautiful shade tree has glossy, dark green leaves with a silky bronze colour underneath. Caimito is a favourite in the Caribbean and Central America, as well as Southeast Asia. The purple fruit has a mild grape-like flavour, and is best eaten fresh. | ||