Pouteria sp. (Ross Sapote)

Pouteria sp. (Ross Sapote) with round green brown fruit hanging on a woody branch close up.
Pouteria sp. (Ross Sapote) with round green brown fruit hanging on a woody branch close up.

Botanical name: Pouteria sp.

Common name: Ross Sapote

Family: Sapotaceae

Origin: Central America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Small tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyEdible plant

Ross Sapote may be a variety of Canistel or a close relative. The Ross Sapote is a selection of canistel-like fruit introduced to Florida by Mr. William F. Whitman. It is unclear if it is simply a variety or a distinct species. Like the canistel the plant is evergreen, open and well adapted to South Florida. The fruit grows more in clusters and is smaller and rounder than the larger selections of canistel in Florida. It has an orange-yellow thin skin, flesh is moist, resembling a hard boiled egg yolk. Eaten fresh, it is used in cooking, pies, and ice cream. In a milk shake tastes like eggnog. It has excellent flavor and is similar in taste to the Lucuma from Andean countries. Even those who are not fond of canistel, immediately like Ross Sapote. Season: September - March (may fruit twice a year).

Similar plants: Pouteria sp. (Ross Sapote)


Image gallery: 12 images
Pouteria sp. (Ross Sapote) with round green fruit on branches of a mature tree
Pouteria sp. (Ross Sapote) bears rounded green fruit among thick dark leaves on woody tree branches.
Pouteria sp. brown bark with small white buds on a tree close up.
Pouteria sp. woody trunk surface with tiny white buds growing along bark.
Pouteria sp. with vibrant green leaves and small round buds in close up
Pouteria sp. with lush green foliage and clusters of small developing flower buds
Pouteria sp. (Ross Sapote) yellow round fruit held in hand for a close up
Pouteria sp. (Ross Sapote) round fruit held in palm showing a smooth yellow skin surface
Pouteria sp. (Ross Sapote) orange fruit close up on a plate with blue background.
Pouteria sp. (Ross Sapote) orange fruit halves and whole pieces sit on a plate.
Pouteria sp. (Ross Sapote) green fruit held in a hand for a close up
Pouteria sp. (Ross Sapote) round fruit held by fingers with green skin and thick leaves
Pouteria sp. brown fruit hanging from a branch with large green leaves close up
Pouteria sp. round brown fruit hanging beneath large green oval shaped leaves
Pouteria sp. (Ross Sapote) round tan green fruit hanging on a branch close up.
Pouteria sp. (Ross Sapote) with round tan green fruit hanging from a leafy branch.
Pouteria sp. with glossy dark green leaves, a dense and bushy plant
Pouteria sp. shows deep green foliage growing on thick wooden branches
Pouteria sp. with round green fruit hanging from a branch close up
Pouteria sp. with green fruit hanging from a brown wooden branch.
Pouteria sp. (Ross Sapote) green brown fruit close up hanging from a tree branch
Pouteria sp. (Ross Sapote) fruit hanging from a tree branch with large green leaves nearby
Pouteria sp. (Ross Sapote) with round greenish brown fruit hanging on a leafy branch
Pouteria sp. (Ross Sapote) with round greenish brown fruit hanging on a sturdy leafy branch


Link to this plant:
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Pouteria sp. brown fruit hanging from a branch with large green leaves close up

3585 Ross Sapote Fruit Tree (Pouteria sp.)

Ross Sapote is a selection of canistel-like fruit introduced to Florida by Mr. William F. Whitman. It has an orange-yellow thin skin, flesh is moist, resembling a hard boiled egg yolk. Eaten fresh, it is used in cooking, pies, and ice cream. In a milk shake tastes like eggnog. It has excellent flavor and is similar in taste to the Lucuma from Andean countries. Even those who are not fond of canistel, immediately like Ross Sapote.
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