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Canistel (Pouteria campechiana)
Fruit TreePerennialModerate

Canistel

Pouteria campechiana

Family: Sapotaceae

Canistel grows in full sun and prefers well-drained loamy soil. Water needs: Moderate.

How to Grow Canistel

Canistel growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Well-drained loamy soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-12. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Canistel as 14-45 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 4-7 years.

Plant Overview

Canistel (Pouteria campechiana) is listed in the Sapotaceae family and categorized as a fruit tree with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.

Plant ID
PLT-1282
Family
Sapotaceae
Plant type
Fruit Tree
Life cycle
Perennial
Difficulty
Moderate

Growing Conditions

Canistel is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Well-drained loamy soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12.

Hardiness zones
10-12
Sunlight
Full sun
Soil
Well-drained loamy soil
Soil pH
5.5-7.5
Water needs
Moderate

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-45 days and the seed depth is 1 inch. The listed time to maturity is 4-7 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
14-45 days
Seed depth
1 inch

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
4-7 years
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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.