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Star Apple Chrysophyllum cainito a.k.a. Caimito 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. |
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Uses |
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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. |
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Plant Cultivation |
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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.
Star apples are tropical, and will not survive more than a couple
of degrees of frost. Young trees are highly susceptible to any kind
of frost or cold wind. Trees need balanced watering throughout the
year. |
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Origin and Distribution |
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Native to tropical America, from the Carribean 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. |
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