Star Apple Purple Caimito Morado Tree from Seedling

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  • Healthy tree ready for planting or container growing
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Regular price $139.95 USD
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Size (Measurement Includes Container)
Pick the size that fits your goal
Smaller Sizes (1 gal)

Starting size and the lowest upfront commitment. ~6 months old tree.

Medium Sizes (3 gal)

Medium option with a strong balance of size and value. ~1 year old tree.

Larger Sizes (7+ gal)

Largest available size for shipping and the most immediate visual impact. ~2year old tree.

Largest Size (15 gal)

Usually starting to produce fruit. ~3 year old tree. Available for pickup only.

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Florida-grown tropical fruit trees
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Grafted varieties for earlier fruit
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What arrives at your door
  • A live tree in the size you selected
  • Nursery container with fertilizer-enriched growing media
  • Protective packaging designed to keep the root ball stable in transit
  • After-delivery support if you have questions once it arrives
Care snapshot
  • Growth: Moderate
  • Light: Full sun to partial shade.
  • Mature height: 25–35 ft
  • Mature width: 20–30 ft
  • Lifespan: 40–50 years
Full product details

Star Apple Purple Caimito Morado Tree - Embrace Tropical Beauty!

  • Exotic Shade Tree: Enhance your landscape with the stunning Star Apple Purple Caimito Morado. Its glossy, dark green leaves with a silky bronze underside create an enchanting canopy of shade.

  • Tropical Delight: Originating from the Caribbean, Central America, and Southeast Asia, this tree brings the taste of the tropics to your garden.

  • Grapelicious Flavor: The fruit delights your taste buds with its mild, grape-like flavor, best savored fresh from the tree.

  • Florida's Finest: Grown in our Homestead nursery, benefiting from the nurturing embrace of Florida's subtropical weather.

  • Ready to Flourish: Your tree arrives healthy and vibrant, nurtured to perfection in a 3-gallon container for easy planting.

  • Thriving and Resilient: Flourishes in various climates, making it suitable for both experienced and novice gardeners.

  • Low-Maintenance Beauty: Enjoy the beauty of this tree without fuss; it requires minimal care and attention.

  • Embrace Nature's Bounty: With an average age of 12-18 months, your tree is poised to offer bountiful harvests in due time.

Create your tropical paradise with the Star Apple Purple Caimito Morado Tree. Revel in its lush foliage, savor its delectable fruit, and immerse yourself in the magic of the tropics. Purchase now and experience the wonder of nature at Everglades Farms. Happy gardening!

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Key Features

The star apple (Caimito Morado) tree features glossy, oval leaves, produces fragrant, small white flowers, and bears round, purple fruit with a sweet, creamy taste.

Special considerations

The star apple (purple caimito morado) tree requires well-drained soil, protection from frost, and regular watering, along with special care for optimal growth.

Growing and Care Instructions

The star apple (purple caimito morado) tree thrives in well-draining soil with regular watering, requires full sun to partial shade, tolerates temperatures between 60-100°F, benefits from balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during growing season, and should be pruned to maintain shape and remove dead wood.

  • Fertilizing

    Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

  • Watering

    Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.

  • Light Requirements

    Full sun to partial shade.

Type Fruit-bearing
Lifespan 40–50 years
Growth Moderate
Max Height 25–35 ft
Max Width 20–30 ft
USDA Growing Zone 9-11 map showing suitable planting regions

10-11 Container / 10-11 Outdoors
(Hardy down to 30 F°)