Embrace Tropical Beauty with Caimito Purple Star Apple Trees

Enhance your landscape with the stunning Caimito Purple Star Apple Tropical Fruit Tree. Also known as the Star Apple Purple Caimito Morado, this exotic shade tree features glossy, dark green leaves with a silky bronze underside, creating an enchanting canopy of shade. Originating from the Caribbean, Central America, and Southeast Asia, this tree brings a true taste of the tropics to your garden.

The Caimito, or Star Apple, is a tropical evergreen fruiting tree/shrub in the Sapotaceae family. Native to South and Central America’s lowland jungles, this gorgeous tree bears a somewhat-leathery, glossy green top and golden-brown underside. The fruit offers a mild, grape-like flavor that’s best savored fresh from the tree. Imagine enjoying your own homegrown Caimito Purple Star Apple!

This tropical fruit tree thrives in various climates and is suitable for both experienced and novice gardeners. The fruit may be round to oblate to ellipsoid and 2 to 4 inches in diameter with a red-purple, dark-purple, or pale-green peel. The pulp is white, soft, and milky surrounding 6 to 11 seeds. When cut transversely, the seed cells radiate from the central core, producing a star-shaped pattern.

This is an Air-Layer plant, approximately 4 feet in height and planted in a 5-gallon pot, similar to the picture. Plants are shipped without the container but will be wrapped and fastened securely in our packaging. Enjoy the low-maintenance beauty of this tree with minimal care and attention. Adding a Star Apple Tree to your garden will not only beautify your space but also provide delicious fruit for years to come.

Benefits of the Caimito Purple Star Apple Tree:

• Exotic Beauty: Enhances your landscape with its stunning foliage.
• Delicious Fruit: Enjoy the mild, grape-like flavor of fresh Star Apples.
• Easy to Grow: Thrives in various climates and requires minimal care.
• Shade Provider: Creates an enchanting canopy of shade in your garden.
• Tropical Delight: Brings the taste of the Caribbean, Central America, and Southeast Asia to your home.

Frequently Asked Questions about Caimito Purple Star Apple Trees

1. How big will the Caimito Purple Star Apple Tree get?
The tree can grow to a mature height of 25-75 feet, depending on growing conditions.

2. What kind of sunlight does the Caimito Purple Star Apple Tree need?
This tree thrives in full sunlight but can tolerate partial shade.

3. What is the best soil type for a Caimito Purple Star Apple Tree?
The tree prefers well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter.

4. How often should I water my Caimito Purple Star Apple Tree?
Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

5. How long does it take for a Caimito Purple Star Apple Tree to produce fruit?
It can take 3-5 years for a tree grown from seed to produce fruit, but air-layered plants may fruit sooner.

6. Is the Caimito Purple Star Apple Tree cold hardy?
This tree is best suited for tropical and subtropical climates and is not cold-hardy.

7. How do I care for my Caimito Purple Star Apple tree in the winter?
If you live in an area with occasional cold snaps, protect the tree with burlap or move it indoors if it’s in a container.