Chrysophyllum Argenteum - Caimito de Mono

Seeds were imported from Colombia. This tree grows 10 to 15 meters tall. It has an umbrella-shaped crown with shiny foliage. The trunk has small tabular roots at the base with a brown or gray outer bark. It has terminal twigs with the apical ends of a rusty gold color. It has simple and alternate leaves, 6-14 x 3-6 cm, oblong, obovate or elliptical, with a pointed or canine apex, entire edges and an acute or rounded base. Petiole 0.3-1 cm long. It produces cream or yellowish flowers, grouped in axillary fascicles. The fruits are globose berries, 1.8-3 cm long, green in color, turning red or black when ripe. The fruit can be eaten with the skin and enjoyed naturally. The skin is dark purple and the flesh is purple-red. It is juicy, sweet and succulent. Seeds will be shipped in humid vermiculite.