Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito)

Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) purple fruit close up showing center star, halved on a plate
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) sliced fruit with visible purple pulp and dark seeds at the center

Botanical names: Chrysophyllum cainito, Achras caimito

Common names: Caimito, Star Apple, Satin Leaf

Family: Sapotaceae

Origin: West Indies

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Plant type: Fruit
Fruit type: Caimito, Star apple
Large tree taller than 20 ftPlant form: Large tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 20 ft or more
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens

Chrysophyllum cainito, or Caimito, is a beautiful, large tree which can reach heights of more than twenty feet. It is native to the West Indies, but is grown across the world in areas with tropical and subtropical climates. It can be found in the USDA Zone 10-11, and some varieties have been observed to have a cold hardiness at least to the low 30s for short periods. When planted in containers and grown in colder regions, Caimito should be taken inside during the winter. To ensure healthy growth, Caimito should be grown in full sun and require regular watering.

The fruit of the Caimito tree is edible, with a mild grape-like flavor. Not only is it delicious, but it can also be quite nutritious. Caimito is high in Vitamin C and contains several other vitamins and minerals that are important for a healthy diet.

For those looking to embrace gardening and the outdoors, Caimito is an excellent choice. Not only is it beautiful, but it is also productive. The fruit can be eaten fresh, or it can be cooked and used in jams and other applications.

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Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) green and bronze leaves tree reaching tall towards the sky
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) tree with glossy green leaves and bronze undersides extending from branches
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) brown flower buds growing on a branch close up
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) buds emerging along the woody branch near waxy green leaves.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) bronze leaves and small yellow flower cluster, close up plant detail
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) small yellow flower clusters on a branch with bronze and green leaves.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) green and bronze leaves on a branching plant structure close up.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) branches with smooth green upper leaf surfaces and metallic bronze undersides.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) dark green leaves, copper underside, thick foliage on tree branches.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) foliage showing glossy green upper leaf surfaces and golden brown undersides.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) white flower close up on a brown branch with copper leaves.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) small white flower clusters emerging from a dark woody branch with foliage.
Chrysophyllum cainito tall tree with dark green leaves and hanging staghorn fern plant
Chrysophyllum cainito tree trunk covered with light green staghorn fern foliage growing upwards
Chrysophyllum cainito with glossy green and copper leaves on a dense tree branch
Chrysophyllum cainito dense tree branch with many glossy green and copper leaves
Chrysophyllum cainito with dark green and golden bronze leaves on tree branches
Chrysophyllum cainito branches with oval leaves in green and golden bronze colors
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) tree with round purple fruit and thick green pointed oval leaves.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) tree with round purple fruit hanging among thick green pointed oval leaves.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) green leaves on a young tree with bronze underside branch
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) young tree with glossy green leaves and distinctive bronze leaf undersides
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) green round fruit close up resting on paper towel surface area
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) round green fruit sits on a white paper towel for identification.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) bronze leaves and small round green fruit on a tree branch.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) foliage with bronze undersides and round fruit hanging from the tree branch.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) green fruit held in a human hand, close up.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) round green fruit resting in a hand for scale.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) green round fruit close up resting on a plate for photography.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) round green fruit resting on a plate with brown stem detail.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) plant with dark green leaves and small yellow flower clusters on branches.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) showing glossy green oval foliage with clusters of tiny yellow summer flowers.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) green leaves on branches for a tree close up.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) oval green leaves on branches captured in a close up.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) plant with glossy green leaves and metallic bronze undersides on branches
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) showing dense foliage with unique metallic leaves and sturdy woody stems.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) green round fruit with glossy dark green leaves on tree branch
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) round green fruit attached to a wooden branch with dark green foliage
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) yellow flower close up with brown stem on black background.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) tiny yellow flower clusters with brown buds on a dark stem.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) deep purple fruit close up with seeds visible inside pulp
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) halved fruit revealing dark skin and translucent pulp with central seeds
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) green and bronze leaves on a dense tropical plant branch close up.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) showing glossy green leaves with bronze undersides and small clustered flower groups.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) yellow flower close up with brown stem and green foliage
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) tiny yellow flower clusters sit near dark brown stems and foliage
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) with a round green fruit close up among dense foliage.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) with round green fruit hanging from branches tucked among dark leaves.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) purple fruit close up with star shape pattern visible inside
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) sliced open to reveal juicy purple flesh and a star pattern.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) pale yellow flower cluster, close up on dark stems
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) small pale yellow flowers in clusters against dark brown stems
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) purple fruit on branches surrounded by oval green leaves close up
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) purple round fruit hanging from thin woody branches among dense green leaves
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) green fruit interior with white pulp and black seeds close up
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) cut open revealing white flesh with dark seeds in hand
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) purple green fruit on a plate, close up
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) fruit rest on a plate for serving after harvest
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) pale green round fruit hanging from branches with smooth waxy leaves
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) round light green fruit attached to a branch among waxy foliage
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) deep purple fruit sliced open showing white star pulp close up.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) sliced open to reveal white juicy star shaped center next to ruler.
Chrysophyllum cainito green tree with spreading branches in a wide open space
Chrysophyllum cainito tree with green leaves and a thick branching trunk structure
Chrysophyllum cainito green leaves on a plant branch close up view
Chrysophyllum cainito foliage with smooth oval leaves and warm brown underside.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) green fruit hanging among bronze and dark leaves on the tree branches
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) branches with round green fruit amidst dual tone bronze and dark foliage.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) green leaves on branch, close up, detailed texture.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) leaves on branch with smooth dark green surfaces and copper undersides.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) pale yellow flower cluster, close up view of tiny star shapes
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) clusters of tiny yellow flowers bloom from woody stems in this image.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) bronze green leaves on branch, close up of new plant growth.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) branch with tiny flower buds nestled among oval bronze green leaves.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) purple fruit on a tree with green leaves close up
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) branches carry round purple fruit nestled among dense green foliage leaves.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) green leaves on branch, close up of smooth oval foliage
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) oval green leaves attached to thin copper-colored woody stems and branches.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) green and bronze leaves with tiny yellow flowers close up
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) leaves with one bronze underside and one green top side with flowers
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) dark purple fruit close up resting on a plain white surface.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) round fruit with dark purple skin on a white surface.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) brown fruit split open revealing white pulp and black seed close up.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) split open with white translucent pulp inside the brown round fruit.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) green fruit hanging from branches with oval shiny dark leaves
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) branches carrying round fruit and glossy leaves under natural lighting
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) plant with a smooth green round fruit and shiny leaves close up
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) with a round green fruit hanging among the shiny dark foliage
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) white fruit close up held in hand with soft translucent pulp texture
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) fruit interior revealing white succulent pulp held by fingers in a close up
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) cut open revealing green skin and white pulp fruit close up
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) sliced open to reveal the star-shaped internal segments on a fabric surface
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) green fruit close up with translucent white pulp and dark seeds.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) cut open revealing the translucent white interior and dark brown seeds inside.
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) purple fruit close up section reveals star internal geometry
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) sliced open to reveal dark purple flesh and star seed cavity
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) sliced purple fruit close up resting on a surface
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) sliced into two halves with purple flesh and star seed cavity
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) purple green fruit close up on a plate for better detail
Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) round purple and green fruit on a plate ready for a snack


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Caimito Star Apple fruit tree, Purple fruit (Chrysophyllum cainito)

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Caimito, Star Apple. Hard to find exotic fruit tree. It is a favorite in the Caribbean and Central America as well as Southeast Asia. The fruit has a mild grape-like flavor, and is best eaten fresh. Inside the fruit looks like a star when cut across.
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