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Description
The Ultimate Pair of Grafted Canistels
Experience the rich, custard-like flavors of two premium canistel varieties with Sow Exotic’s Canistel Tree Bundle, featuring the highly prized Trompo and Bruce varieties. These grafted trees, standing 3-5 feet tall, are mature and capable of flowering and fruiting now, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the unique flavors of canistel, also known as "eggfruit," in your home garden. Both varieties are known for their creamy texture and sweet flavor, making them perfect for fresh eating, smoothies, or desserts.
Trompo Canistel
Origin: Central America
Flavor Profile: Trompo Canistel is renowned for its rich, creamy, and sweet yellow-orange flesh. The fruit has a dense, custard-like texture that is reminiscent of cooked egg yolk, earning it the nickname "eggfruit." Trompo produces large, pear-shaped fruits with minimal seeds, making it one of the most desirable varieties for fresh eating or using in smoothies and desserts.
Growth Habit: Trompo is a fast-growing, compact tree that adapts well to tropical and subtropical climates. It produces abundant fruit with proper care and is highly prized for its consistent yields and manageable size, making it ideal for home gardens.
Bruce Canistel
Origin: Florida
Flavor Profile: Bruce Canistel offers a similarly sweet, dense, and custard-like flesh, but with a slightly different flavor profile than Trompo. Bruce fruits are smaller and rounder, and the flesh is silky smooth, with a rich, sweet flavor that makes it perfect for blending into custard-like desserts or enjoying fresh. Bruce is known for its outstanding texture and flavor.
Growth Habit: Bruce is a vigorous grower that thrives in warm climates and produces reliable harvests. Its compact growth habit and consistent fruiting make it a great addition to both small and large gardens.
Bundle Highlights
- Tree Size: Both Trompo and Bruce canistel trees are grafted and stand 3-5 feet tall, offering a more manageable size and quicker fruit production compared to seed-grown trees.
- Ready to Flower and Fruit: These grafted trees are mature enough to flower and fruit now, so you won’t have to wait years to enjoy your first harvest of delicious canistel.
- Premium Varieties: The Trompo and Bruce varieties are two of the most popular canistel cultivars due to their creamy, sweet flavor and custard-like texture.
Growing Information
Both canistel trees in this bundle thrive in USDA zones 9-11 and require full sun and well-draining soil for optimal growth and fruit production. These tropical trees prefer warm temperatures and are drought-tolerant once established. Plant them in a sunny, sheltered spot with protection from strong winds. Regular watering, especially during the flowering and fruiting stages, will encourage healthy growth and development. A balanced fertilizer applied during the growing season will help the trees thrive and produce an abundance of fruit.
Why Choose the Canistel Tree Bundle?
This Canistel Tree Bundle brings together two of the most sought-after varieties—Trompo and Bruce—offering you a delightful range of flavor and texture. With their custard-like, sweet flesh and creamy consistency, these canistels are perfect for fresh eating, blending into smoothies, or creating unique desserts. Both trees are grafted and capable of fruiting now, so you can start enjoying your homegrown canistel much sooner.
