Caimito Tree 'Burgess'
Caimito Tree 'Burgess' - 7 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!
Caimito Tree 'Burgess'
Description
Description
Latin name - Chrysophyllum cainito
Caimito, also called Star Apple or milk fruit, is a distant relative of the Sapodilla, Canistel, and Mamey. The tree is gorgeous, with deep green leaves whose underside is a striking bronze color. Caimito fruit is round, baseball sized, and usually either light green or deep purple at maturity. The flavor is very sweet, somewhere between the taste of coconut and grape. The flesh is firm with a gelatinous texture, and has a white milky juice with a slight sticky latex near the skin. They are best eaten cut in half and the flesh scooped out with a spoon.
Caimito gets the name “Star Apple” due to the fact that when the fruit is cut in half, the shape of the flesh and seed cavity clearly resembles a star. The tree is native to Panama, and has spread throughout the Americas and Asia due to its popular fruit. Caimito trees can grow large, up to 30+ feet in Florida but manageable at a smaller size by pruning. The tree is cold hardy down to freezing, but will show signs of stress when temperatures go below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Size: 15-30 feet
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Cold Hardy: 32º F
Harvest Season: Winter-Spring
Watering requirements: Drought tolerant but most productive when irrigated, esp. during dry periods.
Food Forest Layer: Canopy
