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Mamey Sapote Fruit tree cropping at tropical fruit world back in the year 2000

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This is how the fruit of the Mamey sapote first forms on the trunk of the tree

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Mamey Sapote

Pouteria sapota
Underneath the Mamey's leathery coarse brown skin is a brilliantly coloured, sweet and creamy flesh. The salmon-pink flesh has an exotic flavour similar to sweet pumpkin pie with spice. Unripe fruits can be cooked as a vegetable.
Other Names: Red Sapote

$39.00 ($24.00-$79.00 choose a size)

Specifications of Mamey Sapote

Preferred Climate Tropical, SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 10m+

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Likes Temps above 5deg

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 5+ Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months January, February, March, April, May, December

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Mamey Sapote Reviews & Tips

Star Rating

Nyny
★★★★★ 2y ago

MOUNT BARKER, WA, Australia

Very vigorous grower from seed. Fast, grew almost a metre in one year. Super long attractive leaves, almost as pleasant looking as Elephant apple leaf. Loves humidity, doesn't mind dryness but will prefer medium shade especially from afternoon sun abov...

LissyK1
★★ 11y ago

MAREEBA, QLD, Australia

Struggling a little in the heat and I am struggling to keep the water up to it at the moment. It is dying a slow, lingering death.

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