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Satin Leaf Tree Chrysophyllum oliviforme Small, berry-sized fruit mildly resembling an olive. Skin is
purple, with purple-white, sweetish flesh. |
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Uses |
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Fruits are edible and eaten fresh, although the tree is usually grown as an ornamental, for is golden colored leaves. Wood is used for construction and furniture. |
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Plant Cultivation |
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A medium to large sized tree from 12-30ft. It is hardier than the
star apple, and will survive brief frosts. Flowering occurs from
July to October, with fruits ripening in February. |
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Origin and Distribution |
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Native to South Florida, Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas and a number of Carribean islands. |
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