Abiu Tree
Pouteria caimito · 3 Gallon
$60
Listed on their site
Pending editorial review. Names come from GBIF/POWO; growing details are a draft our editors are still verifying.
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Pouteria caimito
Abiu · Sapotaceae
Also known as Lucuma caimito.
Pouteria caimito, the abiu (Portuguese pronunciation: ), is a tropical fruit tree originated in the Amazonian region of South America.
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8 listings from 5 nurseries
$60 – $200 · updated 19 days ago
About Abiu
Pouteria caimito, the abiu (Portuguese pronunciation: ), is a tropical fruit tree originated in the Amazonian region of South America. It will grow an average of 33 feet (10 m) high, and can grow as high as 116 feet (35 m) under good conditions. Its fruits shape varies from round to oval, pointed at the distal end. When ripe, it has smooth bright yellow skin and will have one to four ovate seeds.† The inside of the fruit is...
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Growing & care
Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.
| Native range | Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
Marketplace
Where to buy Abiu
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Abiu, Caimito Amarillo, Tree
Pouteria caimito · 2-3 feet & 3-gal
$89.95
Listed on their site
Abiu tree, Harvest Moon Sapote (Pouteria caimito)
Pouteria caimito · 10"/3 gal
$99.95
Listed on their site · 1 avail.
Abiu Tree
Pouteria caimito · 7 Gallon
$120
Listed on their site
Abiu, Caimito Amarillo, Tree
Pouteria caimito · 4 feet & 7-gal
$149.95
Listed on their site
Abiu Tree
Pouteria caimito · 15 Gallon
$200
Listed on their site
Pouteria caimito 'Caribou'
Pouteria caimito · Size on request
Call for price
Listed on their site
Abiu
Pouteria caimito · Size on request
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Listed on their site
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