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Yellow Canistel Eggfruit – Grafted Tropical Fruit Tree
  • Yellow Canistel Eggfruit – Grafted Tropical Fruit Tree
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Yellow Canistel Eggfruit – Grafted Tropical Fruit Tree
$89.95 $119.95

Grafted for Fast Fruiting – Produces fruit much sooner than seed-grown trees (often within 2–3 years)
Excellent for Home Gardens – Compact growth habit; easy to prune and maintain
Self-Fertile – No second tree required for fruit production
Low Maintenance – Drought tolerant once established and generally pest-resistant

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Pickup available at Local Pickup

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Yellow Canistel Eggfruit – Grafted Tropical Fruit Tree

2-3 feet & 3-gal

Local Pickup

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

19775 Southwest 296th Street
Homestead FL 33030
United States

+13057048828

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Description

Yellow Canistel (Eggfruit) – Grafted Tree

Perfect Tropical Fruit Tree for Home Growers

Grow your own delicious Yellow Canistel, also known as Eggfruit, right at home! This grafted canistel tree is ideal for backyard gardens, patios, and container growing, offering earlier fruiting, manageable size, and reliable production.

Canistel produces smooth, bright yellow fruit with a rich, sweet, custard-like texture—often compared to pumpkin pie or sweet potato. Thanks to grafting, this tree fruits much sooner than seed-grown plants and maintains true-to-type quality.

Why Home Growers Love It

  • Grafted for faster fruiting (often 2–3 years)
  • Compact growth habit – easy to prune and maintain
  • Excellent for containers or small yards
  • Heavy producer once established
  • Low maintenance tropical fruit tree
FAQs
Special considerations

Once established, canistel is moderately drought tolerant
Fruit Texture Preference – Flesh is dense and custard-like, not juicy; flavor appeals to those who enjoy rich, sweet fruits.
Seasonal Growth – Growth slows during cooler months; leaf drop can occur after cold stress.
frost protection required in cooler climates
Growing and Care Instructions

Provide 6–8+ hours of direct sunlight daily
Best suited for warm tropical to subtropical climates
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Works well in sandy loam or amended garden soil
Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes leaf growth over fruit
Fertilizing

3–4 times per year during the growing season
Watering

Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Light Requirements

Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)
Zone 9-11

USDA Zones 9–11
(30°F)

Type:

Evergreen tropical fruit tree

Lifespan:

30–50+ years

Growth:

1–2 feet per year

Max Height:

10–20 feet at maturity

Max Width:

8–15 feet