A purple skinned variety with translucent flesh. The delicious sweet fruit has flavours reminiscent of grape and melon, however, fruit should be well-coloured and mature, as immature fruit are sticky with latex, especially near the skin.Star apples are very attractive as an ornamental specimen tree. A medium to large evergreen tree, its weeping form and glossy, velvet, green leaves, with a gold underside, gives the tree its ability to change from green to gold with a small wind.

Currently 70-80cms tall. 

Specifications of Star Apple - Grimal

Preferred ClimateTropical, Subtropical

Grown FromGrafted

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)5-10m

Plants required to Pollinate1 (Self Pollinating)

Can it Handle Frosts?Likes Temps above 5deg

Amount of leaves in Winter?All Leaves (Evergreen)

Suitability in PotsYes

Water RequirementsModerate Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree?Can be pruned to 2m

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest2-3 Years

Sun or ShadeFull (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil TypeGood Drainage

Soil pHNeutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest MonthsMarch, November, December