{"product_id":"abiu-tree","title":"Abiu Tree — Rare Tropical Fruit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring something wonderfully different to your garden with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbiu Tree (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePouteria caimito\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a tropical fruit tree whose bright yellow fruit holds a sweet surprise inside. Cut a ripe abiu in half, pick up a spoon, and enjoy its soft flesh—often compared to caramel custard or caramel flan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally from the Amazon region of South America, abiu offers an exciting addition to a tropical fruit collection or a carefully protected food forest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tropicalfruitnursery.com\/plant-catalog?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003etropicalfruitnursery.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit taste \u0026amp; texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbiu has white, somewhat translucent flesh with a soft, creamy, jelly-like texture. Its sweetness and caramel-like flavor make it especially enjoyable eaten fresh. Flavor quality can vary between individual trees, particularly when grown from seed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nparks.gov.sg\/florafaunaweb\/flora\/3\/0\/3085?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003ePouteria caimito\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy ripe abiu:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScooped directly from the skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChilled as a simple dessert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdded to fruit salads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlended into sorbet or frozen desserts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove the seeds and skin before serving. Cut shortly before eating, as the exposed flesh can discolor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growables.com\/information\/TropicalFruit\/documents\/Abiu.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003egrowables.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit size \u0026amp; appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit is round to oval, sometimes with a small pointed tip, and turns yellow as it matures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUF\/IFAS describes a fruit size range of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5–4 inches across\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–25 ounces (283–708 grams)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These are published ranges, rather than a measured average for our nursery’s plants. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ask.ifas.ufl.edu\/publication\/HS300?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eask.ifas.ufl.edu\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTree size \u0026amp; growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbiu can develop into a substantial tree. Regular pruning helps keep the canopy accessible; UF\/IFAS recommends maintaining home landscape trees at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8–12 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through selective pruning. This is a managed height, not a naturally dwarf growth habit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ask.ifas.ufl.edu\/publication\/HS300?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eask.ifas.ufl.edu\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorida harvest season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical planning window: September–October.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Harvest Planner filters: September, October.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePine Island Nursery lists this harvest window, while UF\/IFAS describes Florida production more broadly as occurring in fall. Timing can vary with location, tree selection, and weather. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tropicalfruitnursery.com\/plant-catalog?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003etropicalfruitnursery.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse abiu’s estimated harvest season alongside your other fruit trees to explore how it might extend your garden’s harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlan your harvest before you plant.™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbiu Tree care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choose full sun for growth and fruit production. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nparks.gov.sg\/florafaunaweb\/flora\/3\/0\/3085?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003ePouteria caimito\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide fertile, well-drained soil that retains moisture without staying waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water consistently while establishing, adjusting for rainfall. Avoid drought stress during flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulching:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mulch the root zone to conserve moisture, keeping the trunk clear.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use a suitable tropical fruit fertilizer according to the label and plant size. Monitor nutrition as the tree grows. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growables.com\/information\/TropicalFruit\/documents\/Abiu.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003egrowables.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shape the canopy while young and maintain accessible branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold protection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Abiu is highly cold-sensitive. Young trees may be killed below \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and even mature trees can suffer fatal injury around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e29–31°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ask.ifas.ufl.edu\/publication\/HS300?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eask.ifas.ufl.edu\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Abiu in Palm Bay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose your warmest sheltered location and plan winter protection before planting. For our Central Florida customers, abiu deserves more attention during cold weather than many common backyard fruit trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA movable container can help protect a young plant, although long-term container growing requires adequate root space, pruning, and careful watering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting \u0026amp; ripening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow fruit to reach maturity and begin developing yellow color before picking. Finish ripening at room temperature. Unripe fruit contains unpleasant sticky latex; enjoy the flesh when fully ripe, and refrigerate ripe fruit briefly if needed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ask.ifas.ufl.edu\/publication\/HS300?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eask.ifas.ufl.edu\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Growing Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbiu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePouteria caimito\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSapotaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmazon region of South America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow when ripe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite to translucent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet, caramel-custard notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft, creamy, jelly-like\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished fruit weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 10–25 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished fruit width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 1.5–4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertile, moist, well-drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManaged tree height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 8–12 ft with pruning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorida harvest guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember–October; generally fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery sensitive; winter protection essential in Palm Bay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtected tropical gardens and food forests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbiu Tree FAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does abiu taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts sweet flesh is often compared to caramel custard or caramel flan, with a soft, jelly-like texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen is abiu harvested in Florida?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerally in fall, with September–October a useful estimated planning window.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan abiu grow in Palm Bay?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt needs a warm, sheltered site and reliable winter protection. Cold sensitivity is an important consideration before planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow do I know when abiu is ready to eat?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit should be fully ripe with yellow skin. Avoid eating immature fruit, which contains sticky latex.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs abiu the same as star apple?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Abiu is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePouteria caimito\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The purple or green star apple commonly sold as caimito is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrysophyllum cainito\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill my tree arrive with fruit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe image illustrates mature fruit. Shipping size, container size, and fruiting status depend on the selected option and available nursery stock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow what you eat. Eat what you grow.™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Island Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"3 Gal","offer_id":48309912207549,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7 Gal","offer_id":48309912240317,"sku":null,"price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2801\/5293\/files\/abiu-tree-rare-tropical-fruit.png?v=1791644691","url":"https:\/\/theislandgardeners.com\/products\/abiu-tree","provider":"The Island Gardeners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}