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milk fruit/star Apple (Chrysophyllum cainito) is native to the Isthmus of Panama. The fruit is globose and typically measures from 2 to 3 inches in diameter. When ripe, it usually has Greenish-white purple skin. A radiating star pattern is visible in the pulp. Purple skin with a faint green cultivars are sometimes available. The skin is rich in latex, and both it and the rind are not edible. The flattened seeds are light brown and hard. It is a seasonal fruit bearing tree. The fruits are used as a fresh dessert fruit, it is sweet and often served chilled.

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Scientific Name:  Chrysophyllum cainito

Common Name: Tar apple, star apple, purple star apple, golden leaf tree, abiaba, pomme de lait, estrella, milk fruit.

Climate and soil requirement

The star apple tree is a tropical or near-tropical species ranging only up to 1,400 ft (425 m), It does well only in the warmest locations. Mature trees are seriously injured by temperatures below 28º F (-2.22º C) and recover slowly. Young trees may be killed by even short exposure to 31º F (-0.56º C).


Land preperation  

Pit size of 60x60x60 cm should be dug with a distance between 10 to 12 meter between each plant. It is good practice to add composts such as leaf compost or manure while planting.

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