Chrysophyllum oliviforme subsp. oliviforme (Satin Leaf)
Botanical Information
| Family | Sapotaceae |
| Genus | Chrysophyllum |
| Species | oliviforme |
| Subspecies | oliviforme |
| Synonyms | Chrysophyllum acuminatum, Chrysophyllum brachycalyx, Chrysophyllum ferrugineum |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to southern Florida and the Caribbean. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Edible fruit. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9b - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 10 - 11a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-3.8) - 4.5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 25 - 40 |
| Height | 9 - 12 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | January, August, September, October, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Trees have edible fruit, which are generally eaten fresh, provide significant food and some cover for wildlife. |
| Landscape | It can be used as a street tree in commercial and residential landscapes. |
| Propagation | Can be grown from de-pulped and scarified seed. |
| Cultivation | Prefers moist to well drained acidic soils. Grows best in full sun to light shade. |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Trunk straight, slender, to 30 cm in diameter, the wood of the tree is hard, heavy, and strong and thus used in construction. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Cream to tan colour. |
| Leaf Description | Adaxial the leaf is dark green while abaxial it is light brown or copper colour. |
| Flower Description | The flowers are small, and are a creamy yellow colour. Flowering season is irregular throughout the year but peaks from summer to autumn. |
| Fruit Description | Dark purple to black berry, oval. Edible; juicy but sticky. |
Photographs
Chrysophyllum oliviforme subsp. oliviforme, form, Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida,United States of America.
Chrysophyllum oliviforme subsp. oliviforme, leaf, Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida,United States of America.