Green Star Apple Live Plants (Chrysophyllum Cainito)

Common Name

Star Apple Fruit (also called Golden Leaf Tree, Abiaba, Pomme de Lait, Estrella, Milk Fruit, and Aguay)

Botanical Name

Chrysophyllum Cainito

General Information

The Star Apple is a tropical tree with edible, round fruits that mature to reach 2-4 inches in diameter. The smooth, leathery fruit skin is purple, red, yellow, or green, depending on the type. The green star apple tastes tropical and sweet with apple, lychee, and persimmon notes.

Taste

The apple-sized fruit has smooth, shining green skin, providing a distinctive and wonderful taste experience.

Cultivation

Bloom/Fruit: 3-5 years. Maintenance Required: Moderate.

Benefits

• Provides calcium and phosphorus for bone health.
• Rich in phytochemicals, including ALA antioxidants, which boost immunity and prevent cancer.
• Traditional remedy for sore throats and pneumonia/laryngitis irritation.
• Ground seeds are diuretic and tonic.