Canistel Seedling (Pouteria campechiana)

Common Names: Canistel, Eggfruit, Yellow SapoteFamily: SapotaceaeOrigin: Central America Growing a Canistel seedling (Pouteria campechiana) offers the exciting opportunity to cultivate your very own tropical fruit tree from seed. Canistel, also known as Eggfruit or Yellow Sapote, is renowned for its bright yellow, creamy fruits with a custard-like texture and sweet flavor reminiscent of sweet potato or pumpkin. Starting with a seedling allows you to nurture this unique tree from its early stages, making it a rewarding experience for gardeners and tropical fruit enthusiasts alike. Distinctive Features and Benefits Seedling Stage: Canistel seedlings are young trees that have sprouted from seeds. At this stage, the plant is delicate and requires attentive care to ensure successful growth. The seedling will gradually develop into a robust tree with large, glossy leaves and an attractive, rounded canopy. Fruits: Once mature, Canistel trees produce medium to large, egg-shaped fruits with vib