Purple Star Apple Live Plant (Chrysophyllum Cainito)

Common Names

Star Apple

Botanical Name

Chrysophyllum Cainito

General Information

The Star Apple is a tropical tree that produces round, delicious fruits with smooth, leathery skin that are 2 to 4 inches in diameter. It comes in purple, red, yellow, and green, with the purple variety having a sweet, aromatic taste. Its unique flavour and beauty make it popular in temperate zones.

Taste

Its tropical sweetness and subtle apple, lychee, and persimmon flavours make the Purple Star Apple a refreshing treat.

Cultivation

Blooming and fruiting take 3–5 years. Maintenance Required: moderate.

Benefits

• Calcium-phosphorus
• ALA antioxidants are abundant, which may protect against certain cancers
• Supports immunological health
• Reduces sore throats and pneumonia/laryngitis inflammation
• Seeds ground can be tonic and diuretic