Egg Fruit - Bruce Canistel
Egg Fruit - Bruce Canistel, known as Pouteria campechiana, is a tropical evergreen tree celebrated for its unique fruit. The 'Bruce' cultivar is a specific variety of Canistel. The tree, native to Central America, grows to a moderate height and boasts elongated, egg-shaped fruits with smooth, yellow-orange skin. The interior flesh of the Bruce Canistel is firm, smooth, and has a texture similar to that of a boiled egg yolk, hence its name. The fruit has a sweet, custard-like flavor with hints of sweet potato and pear. The 'Bruce' cultivar is particularly favored for its improved taste and quality. The Egg Fruit tree is well-suited to warm climates, and its distinctive fruit makes it a sought-after addition to tropical gardens and orchards.
Botanical Name
Pouteria campechiana
Also Known As
Eggfruit | Yellow Sapote | Tiesa | lamut kahamen | Siguapa | zapotillo | 蛋黃果 | cây trứng gà
Specifications
USDA Zone
Light Needs
Watering Needs
Leaves
Life Cycle
Avg. Mature Size
Growth Rate
Bloom Time
Flower Color
Harvest Season
Years to Bear
9 - 11
Partial - Full Sun
Regularly
Evergreen
Perennial
15' Tall and 15' Wide
Medium
Spring
Yellow /White
Summer
2 -3 Years