Egg Fruit Pouteria Campechiana Grafted Live Fruit Plant(Height1.5-3Feet)

Product Description

Egg Fruit – Pouteria campechiana – Grafted Live Fruit Plant (Height: 1.5–3 Feet)

Botanical Name: Pouteria campechiana
Common Names: Egg Fruit, Canistel, Yellow Sapote, Cupcake Fruit
Plant Type: Grafted Live Plant
Height at Delivery: 1.5 to 3 feet
Fruit-Bearing Time: 2–3 years (due to grafting)

Product Description:

The Egg Fruit, also known as Canistel, is a unique tropical fruit tree native to Central America and the Caribbean. Its bright yellow, egg-shaped fruit has a smooth, custard-like texture and a rich, sweet flavor often compared to cooked egg yolk, pumpkin pie, or sweet potato. Popular for fresh eating and used in smoothies, desserts, and baking, this exotic fruit is a favorite among tropical fruit enthusiasts.

This grafted live plant is cultivated to ensure early fruiting, true-to-type characteristics, and vigorous growth, making it ideal for home gardens and fruit farms.

Key Features:

• ✅ Grafted Plant: Begins fruiting in as little as 2–3 years

• ✅ Height at Shipping: 1.5 to 3 feet tall, healthy and well-rooted

• ✅ Fruit Flavor: Sweet, creamy, and rich like egg custard or sweet potato

• ✅ Fruit Use: Great for fresh eating, milkshakes, ice cream, and baking

• ✅ Tree Type: Medium-sized evergreen tree

Growing Requirements:

• 🌞 Sunlight: Full sun

• 💧 Watering: Regular watering; drought-tolerant once established

• 🌱 Soil: Well-drained, loamy or sandy soil with organic matter

• 🌿 Spacing: 10–15 feet between trees

• 🌡️ Climate: Best in tropical and subtropical zones

Fruit Characteristics:

• 🥚 Shape & Color: Egg-shaped; bright yellow skin when ripe

• 🍮 Texture: Dry, creamy, custard-like flesh

• 🧁 Taste Profile: Sweet with notes of egg yolk, vanilla, and pumpkin

• 🧺 Harvest Season: Late fall through early spring (varies by location)