Fruit
Caimito Star Apple
Chrysophyllum cainito L.
Central America
A small to fairly large evergreen tree of the sapodilla family, easily recognised by its elliptic leaves, glossy green above and clothed beneath with a persistent reddish-brown silky felt that flashes copper in the wind. The round fruit, up to 12 cm across and greenish-yellow or purple, has a soft, edible pulp with several seeds.
Sourced · see Record tab
1on the estate
1carrying a tag
0sponsored
FamilySapotaceae
Spanish nameCaimito
Also known asStar apple, Caimito, Caimito, Caimo, Caimito morado
Native toA cultigen originating in Central America, grown in the wet tropics
| Tag | Garden area | Zone | Planted | Status | Sponsored | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Main Orchard | B | 1 June 2015 | Healthy | — |