A large fruited variety of the Black Sapote, an attractive and surprisingly tough tree. The 'Chocolate Pudding Fruit' are delicious when eaten as a desert with cream and a touch of Rum or vanilla.

This tree is grafted, approx 1m high and will produce fruit in  1-2 years.

Specifications of Black Sapote - 

Preferred ClimateTropical, Subtropical

Grown FromGrafted

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)2-5m

Self Pollinating 

Can it Handle Frosts?Sometimes

Amount of leaves in Winter?All Leaves (Evergreen)

Suitability in PotsYes with 35L+ Pot

Water RequirementsModerate Watering

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest2-3 Years

Sun or ShadeFull (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil TypeGood Drainage

Soil pHNeutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest MonthsSeptember, October, November, December