Abiu Fruit Trees, Delivered and Planted in SW Florida
Abiu is a rare tropical fruit tree from the Amazon, with smooth yellow fruit that tastes like caramel custard. It can grow in SW Florida, but it is cold-tender, so it does best in the warmest, most sheltered spot you have. We deliver and plant 15 gallon abiu trees, set at the right depth and watered in.
- Light:
- Full sun to part shade
- Water:
- Moderate; regular watering for the first two years and through dry spells
- Salt:
- Low to moderate; keep it out of direct salt spray
Abiu Fruit Tree sizes we deliver and plant
Every size below is planted by our crew, set at the right depth and watered in. Send the size and how many, and we text back a planted price, usually within the hour during the day.
| Plant | Sizes |
|---|---|
| Abiu Fruit Tree | 15 Gallon |
Abiu Fruit Tree in SW Florida, at a glance
- Mature size here
- 15 to 25 ft tall when pruned; 30 ft or more if left alone
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Moderate; regular watering for the first two years and through dry spells
- Salt tolerance
- Low to moderate; keep it out of direct salt spray
- Cold tolerance
- Sensitive to cool and cold weather: young trees can die below about 32°F and mature trees are damaged around 29 to 31°F, so plant in the warmest, most sheltered spot
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Spacing
- At least 20 to 25 ft from other trees and buildings
- Florida native
- No, native to the Amazon basin
- Botanical name
- Pouteria caimito
Where Abiu Fruit Tree works in a SW Florida yard
Abiu is a fruit tree first and an ornamental second, with glossy evergreen leaves and a pyramidal shape. Put it in full sun in the warmest part of the yard, such as the south side of the house, and keep it out of low spots where cold air settles.
Give it at least 20 to 25 feet from buildings and other trees. It fits in a mixed planting with mamey sapote, longan and carambola.
- Backyard tropical fruit
- Rare fruit collections
- Warm, sheltered corners
How our crew plants it
Dig the hole three to four times as wide as the root ball and no deeper, setting it level with or slightly above the soil, or on a mound where water stands. We water in and mulch 2 to 3 inches deep, off the trunk.
Lee and Collier allow extra watering for new plantings, so water every day or two at first, then taper.
Care after planting
- Water new trees every few days through the first dry season, then weekly during dry spells, especially while fruit is setting.
- Feed in the growing season with a fruit-tree fertilizer with micronutrients, and skip nitrogen and phosphorus products from June 1 to September 30 where local rules ban them.
- Prune after harvest to keep the tree at a comfortable picking height of about 10 to 15 feet.
- Pick fruit when the skin is fully yellow, since unripe fruit is full of sticky latex.
- Cover young trees on frost nights.
What to watch for
- Cold is the main risk: young trees can be killed below 32°F and mature trees are damaged around 29 to 31°F, so plan frost protection.
- Caribbean fruit flies attack overripe fruit, so pick promptly and clear fallen fruit.
- Alkaline soil can cause iron deficiency, shown by yellow new leaves, which a chelated iron product corrects.
Abiu Fruit Tree questions we hear
What does abiu fruit taste like?+
Abiu is sweet and creamy, with a caramel-custard flavor and translucent, jelly-like white pulp inside a smooth yellow skin. Eat it fully ripe, when the skin is bright yellow and slightly soft. Unripe abiu is full of sticky latex that coats the mouth.
Can you grow abiu in Cape Coral and Fort Myers?+
Yes, in a warm, sheltered spot, but cold winters are a risk. Abiu is sensitive to cool and cold weather, so coastal Lee and Collier fit best, and inland yards need frost protection on cold nights. Plant it near the south wall of the house and cover young trees when a freeze is forecast.
How big does an abiu tree get, and when does it fruit?+
Left alone it can reach 30 feet or more in Florida, and most home growers prune it to 10 to 15 feet. Grafted trees can start fruiting within a few years of planting, and the fruit typically ripens in fall. Give it at least 20 to 25 feet of space.
Updated October 2026
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