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The Canistel or Eggfruit is a large, open, evergreen tree that has dark green leaves up to twelve inches long clustered at the tips of the branches. The fruit has an orange to yellow thin skin, and the pulp is dry like a hard boiled egg yolk. They are commonly eaten fresh, used in cooking, pies, and they are excellent in ice cream. In milk shakes they taste like eggnog. They are very similar in taste to the Lucuma from Andean countries.

 

Interesting facts!

Common name: Canistel, Eggfruit

Botanical name: Pouteria campechiana

Family: Sapotaceae

Origin: Central America

Avg. Height X Width: 25' x 25'

Varieties: Bruce, Ross Sapote     

Season: September - March (May fruit twice a year)

Damage temp: 28-30 F

STAR APPLE

This beautiful shade tree has glossy dark green leaves with a silky bronze color underneath. Caimito is a favorite in the Caribbean and Central America as well as Southeast Asia. The fruit has a mild grape-like flavor, and is best eaten fresh. 

Interesting facts! Common Name: Caimito, Star Apple Botanical name: Chrysophyllum cainito Family: Sapotaceae Origin: West Indies Avg. Height X Width: 25' X 25' Varieties: Purple and Green Season: February-May Damage temp: 28-30 F