CANISTEL
Botanical Name: Pouteria campechianaDescription
Other Names: Yellow Sapote, Atzapotl
A slender and erect tree with cream coloured fragrant flowers. The fruit is round to oval and matures to a yellow-orange colour. The yellow flesh has a sweet earthy flavour and a meaty texture similar to a boiled egg. Seedling selection cropping in 4 years. Atzapotl is the Aztec name for the canistel. Atzamole is a dish which is like guacamole but with canistel.
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$21.90 | 1 | Seedling | Pot: 0.5L Height: 20-30cm |
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$29.90 | 0 | Seedling | Pot: 2.5L Height: 60-70cm |
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$19.90 | 0 | Seedling | Pot: 0.75L Height: 30-40cm |
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Plant Information or Specifications
Preferred Climate
Subtropical, Tropical
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Seedling
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
+10m
Plants required to Pollinate
1 (Self Pollinating)
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Can it Handle Frosts?
Sometimes
Amount of leaves in Winter?
All Leaves (Evergreen)
Fruiting/Harvest Months
November, December, , February, March, April, May, June
Customer Comments on Canistel
Tree Information on growing, planting, pruning, maintenance, ripening, taste, pick or bonsai tips. But mainly how to grow a Canistel Share Your Advice or ask questions on our Forum
Canistel
Try the seedling as seedlings are tougher,maybe, for Toowoomba , Al. | R O L F - Bankstown Sydney, NSW 28-Nov-2007
Canistel
Canistels are rarely seen in NQ nurseries and trees are prized by those who have them.Moister,clean skin types are one of the most attractive and tasty of the meso-american fruits | Mike Trenerry - Cairns, QLD 04-Jun-2011
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