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Caimito Blanco White Star Apple
It is a variety of fruit tree that produces a delicious and sweet white fruit in the shape of a star. Native to Central America and the Caribbean, this tree can grow up to a height of 30 feet and requires a warm and humid climate to thrive.
It is highly appreciated for its refreshing taste and soft texture, making it an excellent choice for consuming fresh or in desserts. Additionally, it is also rich in essential nutrients and vitamins such as vitamin C and vitamin A.
The fruits of the White Star Apple are round and light green in color, with a smooth and shiny skin. As they ripen, they acquire a golden yellow hue and become sweeter and juicier. The pulp is white and soft, with a flavor similar to that of an apple and a slight citrus note. It is a tropical delight that is best enjoyed when consumed fresh, directly from the tree.
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  • Load image into Gallery viewer, It is a variety of fruit tree that produces a delicious and sweet white fruit in the shape of a star. Native to Central America and the Caribbean, this tree can grow up to a height of 30 feet and requires a warm and humid climate to thrive.
  • Load image into Gallery viewer, It is highly appreciated for its refreshing taste and soft texture, making it an excellent choice for consuming fresh or in desserts. Additionally, it is also rich in essential nutrients and vitamins such as vitamin C and vitamin A.
  • Load image into Gallery viewer, The fruits of the White Star Apple are round and light green in color, with a smooth and shiny skin. As they ripen, they acquire a golden yellow hue and become sweeter and juicier. The pulp is white and soft, with a flavor similar to that of an apple and a slight citrus note. It is a tropical delight that is best enjoyed when consumed fresh, directly from the tree.

White Star Apple / Caimito Blanco Star Hipolito Fruit Tree Grafted

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Experience Tropical Delights with White Star Apple / Caimito Blanco Star Hipolito Fruit Tree

Welcome to the world of exotic and flavorful fruit trees! Our White Star Apple, also known as Caimito Blanco Star Hipolito, is a true gem that brings both beauty and taste to your landscape. Here's why you'll love adding this tree to your collection:

  • A Shady Oasis of Beauty: Watch your surroundings transform with the glossy dark green leaves of the White Star Apple tree. Its unique bronze hue on the underside of the leaves adds a touch of elegance to your garden.

  • A Tropical Treasure: Hailing from the Caribbean, Central America, and Southeast Asia, the Caimito is a beloved fruit that captures the essence of tropical paradise. It's a must-have for those seeking a taste of the exotic.

  • Grape-Like Flavor: Indulge in the mild, grape-like flavor of the Caimito fruit. Eating it fresh is an unparalleled experience that delights your taste buds with every bite.

  • Fast Fruit Production: With propagated trees, your journey to fruitfulness begins sooner than you might expect. You could see your Caimito Blanco Star Hipolito tree bear fruit in as little as 1 to 2 years.

  • Ready to Flourish: Our White Star Apple trees are nurtured to perfection, with an average age of 6-12 months in a 3-gallon container. Get ready to witness the growth and bounty of this stunning tree.

  • Grafted for Excellence: Each White Star Apple tree is expertly grafted from a high-quality, fruit-producing tree. This ensures that you get the best possible start to a bountiful harvest.

  • Vibrant Green Peels: The Blanco Star variety produces fruit with a captivating green peel. The color alone will entice you to pluck these treasures from the tree.

  • Triple-Layer Protection: Your White Star Apple tree arrives in a 2-Gallon plastic container, nestled in nutrient-rich soil, and shielded with triple-layer protection. We take care to ensure your tree arrives safely.

Embrace the allure of the White Star Apple tree and elevate your garden with a touch of the exotic. From its stunning foliage to its delectable fruit, this tree promises a journey of growth, beauty, and taste. Order your Caimito Blanco Star Hipolito Fruit Tree today and cultivate your very own tropical haven.


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    White Star Apple / Caimito Blanco Star Hipolito Fruit Tree Grafted From Florida

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    Andy
    Pay more for bigger plant, got small plant

    I have order plant on this website for number time, all the plant receive healthy and good,
    I bought white star apple 4’-7gal pot
    But I receive 3’-4’——3gal to repotted on 7gal

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    Quyen Nguyen

    White Star Apple / Caimito Blanco Star Hipolito Fruit Tree Grafted From Florida

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    lani trang
    White star apple

    The tree arrived in excellent condition, loved it can wait until it bears fruits

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    Joel L
    Excellent customer service

    Star apple tree received in a not so great condition. Customer service was notified the same day it was received with pictures. As always Everglades customer service exceeded our expectations, we received a reply back very quickly with a gift card included, we are now in the process of getting a replacement for this tree. Thank you Everglades. From one of your customer for life

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    Experience Tropical Delights with White Star Apple / Caimito Blanco Star Hipolito Fruit Tree

    Welcome to the world of exotic and flavorful fruit trees! Our White Star Apple, also known as Caimito Blanco Star Hipolito, is a true gem that brings both beauty and taste to your landscape. Here's why you'll love adding this tree to your collection:

    • A Shady Oasis of Beauty: Watch your surroundings transform with the glossy dark green leaves of the White Star Apple tree. Its unique bronze hue on the underside of the leaves adds a touch of elegance to your garden.

    • A Tropical Treasure: Hailing from the Caribbean, Central America, and Southeast Asia, the Caimito is a beloved fruit that captures the essence of tropical paradise. It's a must-have for those seeking a taste of the exotic.

    • Grape-Like Flavor: Indulge in the mild, grape-like flavor of the Caimito fruit. Eating it fresh is an unparalleled experience that delights your taste buds with every bite.

    • Fast Fruit Production: With propagated trees, your journey to fruitfulness begins sooner than you might expect. You could see your Caimito Blanco Star Hipolito tree bear fruit in as little as 1 to 2 years.

    • Ready to Flourish: Our White Star Apple trees are nurtured to perfection, with an average age of 6-12 months in a 3-gallon container. Get ready to witness the growth and bounty of this stunning tree.

    • Grafted for Excellence: Each White Star Apple tree is expertly grafted from a high-quality, fruit-producing tree. This ensures that you get the best possible start to a bountiful harvest.

    • Vibrant Green Peels: The Blanco Star variety produces fruit with a captivating green peel. The color alone will entice you to pluck these treasures from the tree.

    • Triple-Layer Protection: Your White Star Apple tree arrives in a 2-Gallon plastic container, nestled in nutrient-rich soil, and shielded with triple-layer protection. We take care to ensure your tree arrives safely.

    Embrace the allure of the White Star Apple tree and elevate your garden with a touch of the exotic. From its stunning foliage to its delectable fruit, this tree promises a journey of growth, beauty, and taste. Order your Caimito Blanco Star Hipolito Fruit Tree today and cultivate your very own tropical haven.
      How big is this tree?

      The info below are our standard sizes. Subject to change without notice.

       Tree Height*Container Size Box (inches)Months in 
      Nursery
       1-2 feet1 Gallon - 6" tall 6x6x24 6 
       2-3 feet 2 Gallon - 8" tall 9x9x36 6-12
       3 feet3 Gallon - 10" tall 10x10x36 6-12 
       3-4 feet 7 Gallon - 12" tall  12x12x48 12+ 

      * Tree height includes the container. Sizes may vary and are subject to change without notice.

      How long before this tree can produce fruit?

      This depends on the type of tree and the propagation method used to produce the tree. Below is general information regarding the time it takes for your tree to produce fruit.  

      GRAFTED TREES

      They typically produce fruit in 1-2 years. They are copies of matured trees.

      AIR LAYERED TREES

      They typically produce fruit in 1-2 years. They are copies of matured trees.

      TREES PROPAGATED BY CUTTINGS

      They typically produce fruit in 1-2 years. They are copies of matured trees

      TREES PROPAGATED BY SEEDLINGS

      They typically produce fruit in 6-7 years. There are many exceptions to this rule. For example: Papaya: 1-2 years, Sugar Apple: 1-2 years, Custard Apple: 1-2 years, Soursop: 1-2 years

      Do we offer FREE Shipping?

      We are currently offering FREE SHIPPING to customers in certain states, with a minimum purchase requirement. Please use our check out to see the shipping options available to you. 

      Free shipping IS NOT available for other locations at the moment, as we have recently experience significant increases in labor, shipping and packing costs. 

      We have negotiated a deep discounted rate with FedEx ground or FedEx Express. 

      For customers in Hawaii and  Alaska and other territories under the control of the United States, but not part of the contiguous United States, the only shipping method available is FedEx Express Service. 

      Our trees are shipped in carton boxes. The preferred shipping carrier is: FedEx Home Delivery / Ground / Express

      Do we ship our trees to California?

      Yes. Our nursery is certifided to ship trees to California. We cannot ship citrus trees to CA, as it is NOT permitted by USDA regulations. 

      How do we ship our trees?

      We ship our trees using custom-made carton boxes. Our trees typically ship via FedEx ground. Depending on your destination, it can take 2-7 days for your tree to arrive. 99% of the time, the trees arrive alive to their final destination. Our trees are shipped in a container with soil.

      Can I grow this tree in a container?

      Most fruit trees can be grown in a container.  Follow the recommendations below... 

      1. Start small with a tree in a 3 or 7 gallon container 
      2. Every 6-10 months transplant the tree to a higher capacity container 
      3. The ideal container size to grow fruit trees is 10-15 gallons, so you can move it indoors during the winter months, if necessary 
      4. Make sure your container has draining  holes on the bottom of the container, so that any excess water can drain
      How to plant this tree on the ground...

      Follow the simple instructions below to plant your tree on the ground... 

      1. Choose a sunny area for planting with about 15 feet radius of clear space 
      2. Dig a hole on the ground... twice the height of the container, if possible 
      3. Do not mix any potting soil, manure, fertilizer or anything with the soil when you plant
      4. Take the tree out of the container by laying in the side and slipping the container off, if may be necessary to push and tap the bottom of the plastic container 
      5. It is usually necessary to put some of the removed dirt back into the hole
      6. Bury the root ball so the soil level is the same as it was in the container 
      7. Leave a mound around the tree for form a basin, fill with water, washing the soil into any empty pockets around the root ball
      8. Now is the time to fertilize. Be extra careful because trees are very susceptible to burning with excessive fertilizing
      9. Recommended fertilizer: 8-3-9 (or similar), with manganese, iron and zinc. Scatter one level tablespoon per foot of tree height (do not apply fertilizer if the tree is flowering or during cold spells of temperature below 60 degrees)
      10. You can spread mulch around the base of the tree, but leave the trunk area uncovered so the tree can breath. Mulch helps to retain humidity
      What is the warranty on this tree?

      Our warranty only covers the tree arriving alive and in fair condition. If you receive your tree in a condition in which the tree may not survive, please take a few pictures and submit them via email to our address: service@everglades.farm. Please do this within 48 hours or receiving your tree. We will review your email and get back to you within a few days. Remember to Keep the box in case we ask you to ship the plant back to us. Our warranty does not apply once you have planted the tree on the ground. 

      Can I get a picture of the tree?

      We get a lot of requests for pictures. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate this request, as we stock over 10,000 trees in different sizes. Completing the task of sending a picture of a specific tree to a customer can take 1-2 hours per request. And this same tree can be sold the very same day to another customer. Fortunately, our web site has pictures of most of our trees, which are remarkably like the actual tree that you will receive.

      What fertilizer is recommended?

      We recommend granular fertilizer for most of the tropical fruit trees.
      You can purchase the fertilizer on our website thru the link below...

      Fertilizer for Fruit Trees Granular N-P-K- with Micronutrients Fersol, 1 Pound Bag

      • Fersol 8-3-9 is formulated to boost growth of tropical fruit trees
        This total package of N-P-K along with key micronutrients matches the needs of your plants over the growth cycle
      • Superior control and dependable nutrient release for the most effective feeding to grow strong healthy plants
      • Last up to 60 days. Sprinkled on top of potting medium. Application rates on package label
      • Great for orchids, bromeliads, nursery, foliage, bedding plant, potted plants, and landscape plants
      • Application 3 GAL Containers: Scatter 1/4 pound of fertilizer around the tree 4-6 times per year (do not apply during winter, or when tree is flowering)
        Application for trees planted on ground: Small trees: 1-2 pounds. Larger trees: 2-3 pounds around the tree and away from the trunk, 4-6 times per year
      • (do not apply during winter, or when tree is flowering)
        May also be applied by foliar sprays