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Just moved into a new house in Puerto Rico and I found this tree in the back garden. Can anyone tell me what tree this is, and whether its fruit is edible?

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    $\begingroup$ Telling us where on Earth you're located would be helpful... $\endgroup$
    – MattDMo
    Aug 13 '15 at 1:38
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    $\begingroup$ It is in Puerto Rico. $\endgroup$
    – Rick
    Aug 13 '15 at 2:03
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I think this is a Canistel (Pouteria campechiana):

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The fruit are yellow when when ripe, but the form and also the leaves look very similar. The fruit are edible raw, you can find some more information here.

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  • $\begingroup$ +1, but OP also asks if its fruit is edible? $\endgroup$
    – AliceD ♦
    Aug 13 '15 at 13:41

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