Pouteria campechiana
Canistel, also known as “Eggfruit,” is a tropical fruit with bright yellow-orange skin and a smooth, creamy texture. The flesh is dense and custard-like, with a sweet, mildly nutty flavour reminiscent of cooked sweet potatoes or pumpkin. It is often eaten fresh, blended into smoothies, or used in desserts like ice cream and pies. The fruit is rich in vitamins A and C, making it a nutritious and unique addition to tropical fruit collections.
Canistel
Harvest Time
November to juneSun Exposure
Full sunHeight
4 - 8m
Pollination
Self pollinatingFrost Tolerance
Occasional frostAmount of leaves in Winter
All leaves - Evergreen
Grown from
Seedling
Suitability in Pots
no
Time to Fruit
3- 5 years