Star apple

Star apple is a rather unknown, but beautiful tree with leaves that are golden brown on the underside, which is why it is also called Golden leaf tree. Here is some basic information and some photos of the star apple.

Star apple fruit

Scientific name: Chrysophyllum cainito L.
Synonym: Achras caimito
Family: Sapotaceae
Order: Ericales
Common names: Star apple, Apple star, Goldenleaf tree
  Spanish: Caimito, Estrella
  French: Caimite, Caimitier
Origin: Lowlands of Central America and the West Indies
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Evergreen or deciduous: Evergreen
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Leaves: The underside of the leaves has a golden color.
Fruits: The round purple skinned fruits have the size of a baseball. When cut the fruits show a core that looks like a star. The fruit contains a soft and sweet pulp. Embedded in the pulp are some flattened hard seeds.
Climate and weather: Tropical and near tropical climates
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Height: 10 - 20 meter
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Propagation: Propagated from seed
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