White Sapote Asia

White Sapote AsiaSeedlings are currently 50cms high and will fruit in approx 3 years. The white sapote tree is native to central Mexico. So why would you want to grow one? For the fruit of course! The flesh has a smooth texture like custard and a sweet delicious flavour reminiscent of peach or banana with a bit of vanilla. The seeds are poisonous so take care not to eat them, but they are easily avoided. You can grow them wherever oranges can be grown. They dont seem

Will crop in warm subtropical climates

Full (Sun:80%-100%)

Grows 3-4m high or can be grown in pots which will reduce the height to 2m

slightly acid flavor

Aboriginal name(s):

Fresh leaves from this tree are an indispensable ingredient in Indian cooking

Suitable for full-sun

the bark naturally curls into quills (sticks)

Superior grafted selection of Kensington Pride (Bowen Mango)

Will grow in most parts of Australia

Also great for freezing

it has been selected to produce fruits with mostly small seeds