Star apple trees in Perth (forum)

Jon M starts with ...
Hi I saw a Star apple tree in Bunnings today. Has anyone tried growing one in Perth?

Time: 20th June 2012 7:26pm

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amanda says...
They are even selling them up here Jon M...? No way I would grow them in Gero...Perth so-so perhaps?
Mike and QLD friends...they are seedling "no name"/generic trees....?
I don't trust Bunnings and their selections at all...it's just about making money Jon. :-(

Have not seen any "rave reviews" about star apples - if u have limited water and space u may be better off choosing a better fruit?
Bunno's also have "no name" coffee plants up here too...hmnnn...

Time: 21st June 2012 11:06pm

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David says...
Star apples, very touchy with regards to low temps, tried in Sydney years ago and no luck ,but like everything get the right microclimate and who knows

Time: 22nd June 2012 6:59am

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Linton says...
There's a large Star Apple Tree growing in the Sydney Botanic Gardens. It must be at least 20 feet high and the same wide, maybe more. I was quite suprised to see it when I was there earlier this year and it has the name plaque on it that identified it as Star Apple.
So it will definitely grow in Sydney but perhaps it won't bear fruit.

Time: 24th June 2012 10:09am

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Michael D says...
I've tried 3 plants in Sydney even getting them to flower but sadly no fruits and they all died eventually over winter . I'm trying again for the fourth time and keeping it in a pot for the meantime time until they survive a few winters before I will plant them out again .

Time: 29th June 2012 1:28pm

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amanda says...
They are not looking too good in the Bunno's store here - after a month on the shelf now...

Time: 30th June 2012 11:18am

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