Star Apple Seeds (Chrysophyllum cainito)
€4.95
Star Apple Seeds (Chrysophyllum cainito)
Price for Package of 1 seeds.
Round, baseball sized fruit that when cut has a core that takes on a star shape. Pulp is soft and sweet. The star apple usually comes in two forms, either the dark purple skinned variety with red-purple pulp, or the green skinned variety with clear-white pulp. The star apple is a very popular fruit in many tropical parts
Star Apple Seeds (Chrysophyllum cainito)
Price for Package of 1 seeds.
Round, baseball sized fruit that when cut has a core that takes on a star shape. Pulp is soft and sweet. The star apple usually comes in two forms, either the dark purple skinned variety with red-purple pulp, or the green skinned variety with clear-white pulp. The star apple is a very popular fruit in many tropical parts of the world.
Description
A medium to large sized tree from 25-80ft high. Leaves are very pretty, with a glossy green surface, and a shimmering gold velvety underside.
Hardiness
Star apples are tropical, and will not survive more than a couple of degrees of frost.
Growing Environment
Young trees are highly susceptible to any kind of frost or cold wind. Trees need balanced watering throughout the year.
Propagation
Either by seeds, which take 5-6 years to bear, or by grafting and budding, with trees coming to bear in 2-4 years.
Uses
Star apples are eaten fresh. The pulp is usually spooned out as to avoid the bitter tasting rind. The fresh fruit is also often added to salads, drinks, and other dishes.
Native Range
Native to tropical America, from the Caribbean through Central America. Is now grown commercially in Central and South America as well as tropical Asia and Africa. Occasionally grown commercially in parts of south Florida.
Star Apple Seeds (Chrysophyllum cainito)
Price for Package of 1 seeds.
Round, baseball sized fruit that when cut has a core that takes on a star shape. Pulp is soft and sweet. The star apple usually comes in two forms, either the dark purple skinned variety with red-purple pulp, or the green skinned variety with clear-white pulp. The star apple is a very popular fruit in many tropical parts