SAPODILLA - TROPICAL
Botanical Name: Manilkara zapotaDescription
Other Names: Chico, Chicoo
A Singapore variety to 4m tall. Flavour is very sweet like brown sugar with a slightly gritty texture like a pear. Average weight 100 - 115gms. Sapodillas are highly prized in Asiawith their sweet, brown-sugar, cinnamon flavoured fruit. Their brown furry skin looks a little like a kiwi fruit
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$74.00 | 0 | Grafted | Pot: 2.5L Height: 60-70cm |
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Plant Information or Specifications
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Asian Favourite (#AsianFavourite)
Preferred Climate
Tropical, Subtropical
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
2-5m
Plants required to Pollinate
1 (Self Pollinating)
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Can it Handle Frosts?
Likes Temps above 5deg
Amount of leaves in Winter?
All Leaves (Evergreen)
Suitability in Pots
Yes with 35L+ Pot
Water Requirements
Moderate Watering
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree?
Can be pruned to 2m
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest
2-3 Years
Sun or Shade
Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type
Good Drainage
Soil pH
Moderately Alkaline (7.4-8.0)
Fruiting/Harvest Months
February, March
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