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Casasia clusiifolia: Seven Year Apple

Keighly Graves , Wendy Wilber , Tom Wichman, Claire Lewis , Gail Hansen, andRyan Klein

Release Date: 5/26/2026

DOI: 10.32473/EDIS-FP110-2026

Water Resources

Abstract

Seven year apple is a evergreen large shrub to small tree that is native to parts of Florida. It is notable for its large glossy foliage, showy flowers, and edible fruit. It may be used as a hedge, screen, attracting birds, or in coastal landscaping.

About this Publication

This document is FPS110, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 1999. Revised April 2026. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/ for the currently supported version of this publication.

How to Cite

Graves, K., Wilber, W., Wichman, T., Lewis, C., Hansen, G., & Klein, R. (2026). Casasia clusiifolia: Seven Year Apple. EDIS, 2026(2). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fp110-2026