Manilkara zapota (Sapodilla) - Video 1

Botanical names: Manilkara zapota, Manilkara achras, Achras sapota

Common names: Sapodilla, Ciku, Naseberry, Nispero, Sapote, Brown Sugar Fruit

Family: Sapotaceae

Origin: Tropical America

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge tree taller than 20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterEdible plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeSeaside, salt tolerant plant
Manilkara zapota
Sapodilla or Brown Sugar fruit, is one of the most favorite tropical fruit trees. It produces juicy, brown-sugar-sweet fruit. The tree is compact, easy in cultivation and starts producing in small size. Grafted and air-layered trees start fruiting right away.


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