Red Star Apple Live plant (Chrysophyllum Cainito)

Star Apple Fruit/Chrysophyllum Cainito is a tropical tree bearing edible fruits.Star Apples are round and approximately two to four inches in diameter at maturity. Its skin is smooth, leathery and depending on variety either purple to red or yellow to green in color.

Red star apple has an aromatic and has a tropical sweet delightful flavor with nuances of apple, lychee and persimmon. Its ,about the size of an apple and has smooth, shiny Red skin

Star Apple fruit pulp contains a fair amount of Calcium, and Phosphorous and is rich in phytochemicals ALA antioxidants, which help to prevent certain cancers and support a healthy immune system and also it has been used to treat sore throats and reduce the inflammation associated with pneumonia and laryngitis. When ground the seeds can be used as a tonic and diuretic.

Common Name: Golden leaf tree, Abiaba, Pomme de lait, Estrella, Milk fruit, and Aguay.

Botanical Name: Chrysophyllum Cainito

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 3-5 Years

Maintenance Required: Moderate