White Star Apple Tree Live Tropical Fruit Tree 12"-24" | Caimito Starter Plant | Sweet Juicy Fruit, Easy Care, Container Friendly
$157.50
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Bring the tropics to your garden with this White Star Apple tree! Live Chrysophyllum cainito plant, 12"-24". Sweet, creamy fruit & glossy foliage.
🌟 Tropical Star Fruit: The White Star Apple produces creamy, sweet fruit with hints of vanilla and tropical flavors, perfect for fresh eating.
🌳 Compact Starter Plant: Live White Star Apple tree, 12"-24" tall, ideal for tropical gardens or container growth in cooler climates.
☀️ Thrives in Full Sun: Best grown in USDA zones 10-12, prefers full sun but adapts to partial shade in early stages.
💧 Low Maintenance: Requires consistent watering during growth; becomes drought-tolerant once established. Avoid waterlogging.
🍃 Striking Foliage: Glossy green leaves with a golden-brown underside create an ornamental, lush canopy.
🌸 Attracts Pollinators: Fragrant greenish-white flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects to your garden.
🐞 Hardy & Resilient: Resistant to many pests and diseases; regular inspections and organic pest control ensure healthy growth.
🍽️ Culinary Versatility: Enjoy fresh, in fruit salads, smoothies, or processed into jams, syrups, and desserts.
🌱 Easy Harvesting: Pick pale yellow to cream-colored fruit when fully ripe for a sweet, juicy treat.
🌿 Eco-Friendly Benefits: Provides shade, attracts wildlife, and supports pollinator populations, adding biodiversity to your landscape.
Common Name: White Star Apple, Caimito
Scientific Name: Chrysophyllum cainito
Plant Height: 12"-24" (starter); mature height 25'-50'
Light Requirements: Full sun, partial shade (young trees)
Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral
Watering Needs: Regular watering; avoid overwatering
USDA Zones: 10-12 (outdoor); container-friendly for cooler regions
Fertilizing: Balanced fertilizer with potassium during growing season
Pruning: Prune after fruiting to maintain shape and improve airflow
Maintenance: Minimal; mulch to retain moisture and reduce weeds
Harvesting: Late winter to early spring; pale yellow/cream skin indicates ripeness
Special Features: Unique fruit, ornamental foliage, and fragrant flowers
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White Star Apple Tree Live Tropical Fruit Tree 12"-24" | Caimito Starter Plant | Sweet Juicy Fruit, Easy Care, Container Friendly
$157.50