White Sapote Tropical Fruit Tree Seedling – Exotic Fruit Plant – Ready to Grow

Grow Your Own White Sapote Tropical Fruit Tree

Bring the exotic flavors of Central America to your garden with a White Sapote Tropical Fruit Tree. Also known as Casimiroa, this remarkable tree is celebrated for its delicious fruit, which boasts a creamy custard-like texture and a complex flavor profile featuring hints of peach, pear, lemon, banana, caramel, and vanilla. Imagine enjoying this exquisite fruit fresh from your own backyard!

The White Sapote tree is not only a source of delectable fruit but also a beautiful addition to any landscape. Its appealing drooping habit, with long branches that can almost touch the ground, adds a touch of elegance to your garden. These trees are fast-growing, with two main growth spurts in early spring and early autumn, ensuring you’ll have a thriving tree in no time. A mature tree can produce up to 1000 fruits per year, providing an abundant harvest for you and your family. Plus, these trees are long-lived and can crop for 100 years or more!

Benefits of Growing White Sapote:

• Exquisite Fruit: Enjoy a creamy, custard-like fruit with unique flavor hints.
• Beautiful Tree: Adds an elegant, drooping aesthetic to your garden.
• Prolific Production: Harvest up to 1000 fruits per year from a mature tree.
• Long-Lived: Enjoy fruit for 100 years or more.
• Natural Sleep Aid: Historically used for its slight soporific effect.

To ensure the best flavor experience, pick the fruits when they are just beginning to soften and change color from green to yellow. Picking them too soon may result in an astringent taste. These seedlings are grown from seed and are approximately 2 years old, measuring 15-20 inches in height, and come in a 1-gallon pot. Plants ship without the container, securely wrapped for safe transit.

Important Considerations: Please be aware that White Sapote plants are sensitive to cold. It is the buyer’s responsibility to monitor the weather conditions between California and your location when making a purchase. We are obligated to ship after purchase, so please plan accordingly.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the ideal USDA hardiness zone for growing White Sapote trees?

White Sapote trees thrive in USDA hardiness zones 9-11, making them suitable for subtropical and tropical climates.

2. How much sunlight does a White Sapote tree need daily?

White Sapote trees require at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily to ensure optimal growth and fruit production.

3. What type of soil is best for planting White Sapote seedlings?

White Sapote trees prefer deep, well-draining soil with moderate humidity. They have large tap root systems that need ample space to grow.

4. How long does it take for a seedling to produce fruit?

Seedling trees typically begin producing fruit in 3-4 years. Grafted or budded varieties may produce fruit in 1-2 years.

5. What is the mature height of a White Sapote tree?

A White Sapote tree can grow to be a medium to large tree, reaching heights of 15 feet or more.