Chrysophyllum oliviforme (Satinleaf)
Chrysophyllum oliviforme (Satinleaf) tree standing upright with distinct copper colored foliage against the light
Botanical name: Chrysophyllum oliviforme
Common names: Satinleaf, Satin Leaf
Family: Sapotaceae
Origin: Caribbean
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage color: Ornamental foliageThis is a relative of Star Apple (Caimito - Chrysophyllum cainito) which is a popular fruit, well known among the people of the Caribbean. The fruit of the Satinleaf is much smaller than the Caimito, just a little dark purple berry, about an inch in diameter. Satinleaf is an ornamental medium-sized tree with a mature height of up to 30 feet and distinctive foliage: shiny olive on top, silky silvery gold underneath. You might use one in your backyard as a shade tree, an easier-to-manage alternative to live oak.
Similar plants: Chrysophyllum oliviforme (Satinleaf)
Chrysophyllum oliviforme (Satinleaf) golden brown underside of foliage held in a human hand.
Chrysophyllum oliviforme (Satinleaf) branches with distinct orange underside and dark green upper leaf surface
Chrysophyllum oliviforme (Satinleaf) leaves with smooth green top surfaces and fuzzy copper undersides on branches
Chrysophyllum oliviforme (Satinleaf) branches with smooth copper colored oval leaves dense in thick groupings.
Chrysophyllum oliviforme (Satinleaf) branches with two-toned foliage showing dark green tops and copper undersides.
Chrysophyllum oliviforme (Satinleaf) leaves with deep green tops and contrasting copper colored undersides held by hand
Chrysophyllum oliviforme (Satinleaf) branches with dense copper foliage stretching upward against a clear blue sky.
Chrysophyllum oliviforme (Satinleaf) branches covered in thick oval leaves with distinctive copper and green colors.
Chrysophyllum oliviforme (Satinleaf) branches covered in thick brown leaves with green undersides under sunlight.
Chrysophyllum oliviforme (Satinleaf) branches covered in thick oval leaves with metallic copper and green tones.
Chrysophyllum oliviforme (Satinleaf) stems holding oval green leaves with a smooth and textured surface.
Chrysophyllum oliviforme (Satinleaf) with oval leaves colored deep copper brown against light green foliage nearby.
Chrysophyllum oliviforme (Satinleaf) branches with numerous rounded leaves in shades of deep copper and green.
Chrysophyllum oliviforme (Satinleaf) tree with distinct copper colored leaves along a paved road.
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