Star Apple Seeds - Fruit Plant

Star Apple is a tropical fruiting tree grown for its round to oval fruits with smooth skin and soft, sweet, jelly-like pulp. It is well suited to warm, humid climates and is commonly cultivated in home gardens, orchards, and large container plantings. The tree grows best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. It is also valued as a shade and ornamental tree in tropical landscapes.

Features

• Tropical evergreen fruiting tree
• Produces sweet, soft-fleshed edible fruits
• Suitable for home gardens and orchards
• Adapted to warm and humid climates
• Dense canopy providing shade
• Performs well in fertile, well-drained soil
• Suitable for edible landscape planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Chrysophyllum cainito
• Common Name (US): Star Apple
• Seed Type / Variety: Tropical Fruiting Tree Variety
• Growth Habit: Evergreen tree
• USDA Zones: 10-12
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Year-round in tropical climates
• Sowing Season: March-May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14-30 days at 75-85°F (24-29°C) in moist, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Regular watering; keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 30-60 feet tall, 20-40 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 20-30 feet apart