Best cold(ish) climate white sapote (forum)

Rob19 starts with ...
Does anyone have a recommendation for the best white sapote for an average to small Melbourne backyard?

I should mention I'm only planning (at this stage) to plant one tree so it needs to be at least somewhat self fertile...unless of course people know of multi grafted trees for sale?

A lot of people seem to be talking about "Rainbow" but from a cursory search I can't seem to find it in Australia so I may also add the caveat "the tree needs to be available for purchase".


Time: 10th April 2014 4:08pm

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Jason says...
Pike is the only one I know of that doesn't grow huge, regularly has fruit. However it's going to need a pollinator.

Time: 10th April 2014 7:03pm

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Rob19 says...
Thanks for the info Jason. Can the larger varieties be pruned down to a respectable size say 4m?



Time: 11th April 2014 8:59am

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Rob19 says...
It seems that I've got a bead on a Suebelle, Wilson and a Homestead amongst others. I believe the Seubelle is meant to be quite small but has some issues with pests so may or may not be a good option for a suburban block. I can't find any info on the homestead....but I do like a bit of horticultural gambling.

Time: 11th April 2014 10:20am

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Jason says...
Homestead and Suebelle are Wolly leaf hybrids, I'm pretty sure. It would be risky. Wilson is a Californian selection and supposed to be similar to Pike, I'd go for that one.

http://www.cloudforest.com/cafe/forum/60627.html

I'd guess you could prune them but some grow upright naturally, some are small and weeping.

Time: 11th April 2014 11:42am

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