Abiu Tree
Abiu Tree - 3 Gallon is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Fruit Tree Pot Size Reference Guide
Fruit Tree Pot Size Reference Guide
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We sell grafted fruit trees in various sizes, ranging from young 3-gallon plants all the way up to 25-gallon and larger, mature trees.
As a general rule of thumb, here’s what you can expect from each size:
3 gallon: Will take an average of 2-3 years before harvesting your first crop. Trees are small and may be just a single stem, or just starting to develop their first branches. Typical height is between 2-4 feet.
7 gallon: Will take an average of 1–2 years to produce a crop. Branching structure has started to develop, and trunks are between ½ to 1 inch thick. Typical height is between 3-6 feet.
15 gallon: You can usually expect fruit within a year of planting, and some trees are already fruiting at this size. Branch and canopy structure has taken shape and the tree is starting to grow wider. Trunks are between 1 to 1-½ inches thick. Typical height is 5-8 feet.
25 gallon and larger: These are mature trees, and most are ready to produce fruit or have already produced. They have been pruned and shaped multiple times at this point. Trunks are about 2” thick or larger. Typical height is 6-10 ft.
PLEASE NOTE: These descriptions are generalized - Some species of fruit trees are very quick to produce, and others take longer. For example, mulberry trees can start fruiting at a very young age, even as small as a 3 gallon. Mango, avocado, or sapodilla trees will take longer. Each species grows at a different rate and will take varying lengths of time to establish, and even different cultivars can be more precocious (quick to produce) than others.
Order Pick Up Info
Order Pick Up Info
When you select the “Nursery Pickup” option at checkout, please allow up to 24-48 hours for your order to be prepared for pickup. Once your order is ready for pickup, we will email you to let you know that it is ready. Plant orders may be held at the nursery for up to 10 days. If orders are not picked up within this time frame, a 15% restocking fee will be charged. If you are unable to pick up your order, please contact us to request a quote for delivery.
Responsibility of Care
Responsibility of Care
Return Policy
Return Policy
Inventory Disclaimer
Inventory Disclaimer
Every day, we take great care to maintain our inventory and make real-time updates as plants come and go. Because our inventory is constantly changing, and because in-store and online purchases are being made simultaneously, it is possible for a short window to occur when an item is physically sold out, but listed as in-stock on this platform. This is rare, but in the case that it does happen, we will contact you right away and either refund the item or offer an alternative. Thank you for your understanding!
Additionally, we add new plants to the nursery on a weekly, sometimes daily basis. Check back often to see what’s in stock, and click the “Notify me when this item is available” button to get updates when your wish-list items are restocked!
Abiu Tree
Description
Description
Latin name - pouteria caimito
Abiu (ab-you) trees are part of the sapote family, and produce a bright yellow-skinned, roughly baseball sized fruit. The inner flesh is whitish and slightly translucent, firm and gelatinous in texture. A really good Abiu can taste similar to flan with notes of caramel. They are typically eaten by cutting the fruit in half and scooping out the flesh with a spoon. If eaten straight off the skin, they can make your lips a bit sticky– there’s a slight amount of milky latex found in the skin. It is sometimes referred to as caimito amarillo, due to its similarity to Caimito (star apple) fruit.
The Abiu tree is sensitive to cold, and can die with exposure to sub-freezing temperatures. They are best grown in a warm microclimate with minimal wind exposure. As of this time, Abiu is still a rare and scarcely planted tree in Florida, and most trees are grown from seed as named cultivars are generally not available. Abiu trees are self-fertile and don’t require a second tree, but production can vary greatly between trees. It is advantageous to plant multiple trees to ensure good fruit production. The trees grow upward, with thin, long side branches that hang downward. The oldest Abiu trees we’ve seen in Florida were approximately 25 feet tall and 15 feet wide. Plant in a sunny, well draining area with a warm and wind-protected microclimate for best results.
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Size: Up to 25 ft x 15 ft
Sun Requirements: Full sun to slight shade
Cold Hardy: 32 degrees can kill the tree
Harvest Season: Fall
Watering requirements: Should be watered regularly for best growth. Somewhat drought tolerant but best irrigated during dry seasons.
Food Forest Layer: Canopy
