Sapodilla Seeds - Fruit Plant for Home Gardens

Sapodilla is a tropical evergreen tree with a dense, rounded canopy and slow to moderate growth habit. It is well adapted to warm and humid climates and performs best in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. Plants grown from seed establish gradually and are suitable for garden planting in tropical regions or container cultivation when young. Consistent warmth, moderate moisture, and proper drainage support steady long-term development.

Features

• Evergreen tree with dense, rounded growth
• Suitable for garden planting and containers (young plants)
• Performs well in full sun environments
• Adapted to tropical and humid climates
• Steady long-term growth under warm conditions

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Manilkara zapota
• Common Name (US): Sapodilla
• Seed Type / Variety: Standard Variety
• Growth Habit: Evergreen tree
• USDA Zones: 10-12
• Planting Season: Spring to summer
• Growing Season: Tropical season
• Sowing Season: February to June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14-30 days at 24-30°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 8-15 meters height, 5-10 meters spread
• Plant Spacing: 6-10 meters between plants