Star Apple Tree Chrysophyllum cainito – Live 4-Inch Cell Starter Plant

About This Plant

Star Apple, botanically Chrysophyllum cainito, is a tropical evergreen fruit tree valued for glossy foliage and distinctive sweet fruit with a star-shaped interior pattern. This listing features a young Star Apple starter plant established in a 4-inch growing cell, ready to continue growing in full sun.

What You Will Receive

1 live Star Apple fruit tree plant, grown in a 4-inch cell. Healthy, rooted young starter plant suitable for transplanting as it develops. Secure packaging ensures safe arrival.

Growing Information

Common Name: Star Apple / Cainito
Botanical Name: Chrysophyllum cainito
Plant Type: Tropical evergreen fruit tree
Growth Stage: Young rooted starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun preferred (6–8+ hours daily)
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil; adaptable to several soil types
Watering: Moderate; water consistently while establishing but avoid waterlogged conditions
Mature Height: Approximately 25–50 feet or more under favorable outdoor conditions
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast in warm tropical climates
USDA Zones: Approximately 10–11; protect from frost and cold temperatures
Container Friendly: Yes while young; larger containers and pruning are needed as the tree matures

Care Tip

After arrival, acclimate the plant before transplanting and gradually introduce it to intense outdoor sunlight if previously grown under protected conditions. Keep the soil consistently moist with excellent drainage while the tree establishes, and protect young plants from frost and prolonged cold.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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