{"product_id":"canistel-eggfruit-tree","title":"Canistel Eggfruit Tree - Manilkara zapota var. zapota","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCanistel Eggfruit Tree (Manilkara zapota var. zapota)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransform your tropical garden with this remarkable tree that produces delightfully creamy, custard-like fruit. The Canistel rewards growers with striking golden-orange fruits nestled among glossy foliage, creating an ornamental display that also delivers exceptional harvests. When you buy canistel eggfruit trees online from Florida Plant Nursery, you're investing in a low-maintenance tropical specimen that thrives in warm climates and provides both shade and culinary abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscaping Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition your Canistel in a sunny spot within your yard where it can serve as a specimen tree, accent plant, or shade provider. This tropical beauty works wonderfully as a focal point in warm-climate gardens, near patios where you can enjoy its dappled shade, or as part of a fruit tree collection. Its medium growth habit and attractive canopy make it suitable for properties where you want year-round greenery combined with productive harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 25–30 feet at maturity\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 15–20 feet\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eSun: Full sun (6+ hours daily)\u003cbr\u003eWater: Regular watering; moderate once established\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-draining, fertile soil with organic matter\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 10–11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Homeowners Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Produces unique egg-shaped fruits with creamy, sweet pulp perfect for fresh eating\u003cbr\u003e• Requires minimal maintenance once established in suitable climates\u003cbr\u003e• Provides natural shade while bearing ornamental golden-yellow fruit\u003cbr\u003e• Offers an impressive conversation piece with distinctive glossy seeds and tropical character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect a location receiving abundant sunlight with soil that drains freely. Prepare a planting hole that matches your tree's root ball width and depth, then position the tree upright and backfill with amended soil enriched with compost. Water thoroughly after planting and apply mulch around the base to conserve moisture. Maintain consistent watering during the first growing season, then adjust based on rainfall and seasonal conditions. Apply balanced, slow-release fruit tree fertilizer in spring and midsummer to support vigor and production. Light pruning in late winter helps shape the canopy and improves air movement without stressing the tree.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florida Plant Nursery","offers":[{"title":"2-3 ft.","offer_id":45814254534842,"sku":"30422","price":359.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/3520\/4026\/files\/canistel-eggfruit-tree.jpg?v=1777509699","url":"https:\/\/floridaplantnursery.com\/products\/canistel-eggfruit-tree","provider":"Florida Plant Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}