Cherry used for bakery purpose is processed Karonda cherry and hence the plant is also called Bakery Cherry plant. It is also used for making pickles, preserving in brine or making wine.
Milkfruit, Star Apple (Chrysophyllum cainito) Graft Plants
Milk fruit is known for its beautiful star-shaped pattern that is revealed when the fruit is cut in half. The tree is often used as an ornamental plant for landscaping due to its attractive foliage and fruit. Milk fruit is rich in minerals and vitamins.
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Chrysophyllum cainito, commonly known as star apple or the milk fruit, is a tropical fruit tree native to the West Indies/Caribbean Islands, Greater Antilles Central and South America. The milk fruit is now a popular fruit in Central America and Southeast Asia.
When a fully ripe fruit is cut, a milk-like juice comes out. Hence the name "milk fruit" The core of the fruit is star-shaped, which is why it's also called a star apple.
It has multi-coloured foliage, with the underside of the leaves having a silvery colour. Because of this it's a popular plant for landscaping.
- Common names: Milkfruit, caimito, golden leaf tree and cainito.Origin: Central America and the Caribbean
- Scientific name: Chrysophyllum cainito
- Botanical family: Sapotaceae
- Edibility rating: 8/10
- Health Benefits: 6/10
- Maturity period: Seedlings: 5-6 years
- Fruiting season: Varies depending on the region
- Growing in containers: Possible, but not common
- Sunlight requirement: Full sun to light shade
- Growth habit type: Tree
- Average Height: 8-20 meters
- Average width (canopy span): 6-10 meters
- Growth rate: Medium
- Ease of growing: Easy
Growing Star Apple Plants
Star Apple is a evergreen tree that can reach a height of 10 to 20 metres and a width of 10 metres. Its foliage is thick and symmetrical with a stout and short trunk.
Star apple plant grow slowly in the initial years. However, it picks up once established.
Suitable climatic and soil conditions: Milkfruit grow well in India (tropical and sub-tropical climates) and can grow in slightly acidic to slightly alkaline soils.
Sunlight requirements: The milkfruit prefers full sun, but can also tolerate some shade.
Planting distance: Recommended planting distance for star apple tree is 6 to 8 metres.
Pruning: Pruning isn't necessary for shaping Star apple as it has a more or less symmetrical growth.
Container friendliness: The star apple can be grown in a container but may not reach its full size.
Water requirements: Milkfruit/star apple need regular watering especially during dry seasons.
Ease of care and growing tips: Milkfruit is relatively easy to care for. If you fertilise the tree with a balanced fertiliser, you can promote healthy growth.
Milkfruit Description and taste:
The fruit has a somewhat round shape of 2-3 inches in diameter. It has smooth and thin skin. There are green and purple varieties, depending on the colour of the outer skin.
The mature fruit does not fall off and hence needs to be picked from the tree.
Taste: The flesh of Milkfruit is white, creamy, and juicy, with a sweet flavor, which may be described as a mixture of grape and pear.
The fruit is eaten fresh, or used for making juices, desserts and shakes.
Milkruit is a good source of vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants. It is often consumed by diabetic people.
FMF-SPA
Data sheet
- Variety
- Purple
- Fruit Plant
- Star Apple
- Growth Type
- Tree
- Sunlight Needs
- Min 6 hours direct
- Propagation Method
- Grafting
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