Canistel Tree Starter Plant (Pouteria campechiana) 1-2 ft – Tropical Fruit, Container Ready

About This Plant

Canistel (Pouteria campechiana) is a slow-growing evergreen tropical fruit tree known for its sweet, custard-like fruit. This listing is for a 1-2 ft live starter plant suitable for tropical gardens or containers. Full sun and well-draining, slightly acidic soil (pH 6.0-6.5) support healthy growth. Ideal for USDA Zones 10-11; can be grown in containers in cooler climates.

What You Will Receive

1 canistel tree starter plant, 1-2 ft in height. The plant is a live starter plant intended for eventual growth and fruit production; form is unrooted starter stock as described in the listing.

Growing Information

• Light: Full sun
• Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic (pH 6.0-6.5)
• Water: Deep watering once or twice a week during the first year
• Fertilization: Balanced fertilizer every 3-4 months during growing season
• Growth: Slow-growing; fruiting in 3-5 years from planting
• USDA Zones: 10-11 (suitable for containers in cooler climates)

Uses: Fresh fruit, smoothies, desserts. Drought-tolerant once established and suitable for tropical landscapes or container plantings.

Live Plant Notice

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