Sapote Seeds - Fruit Plant for Home Gardens

White Sapote is an evergreen to semi-evergreen fruiting tree grown for its rounded canopy, glossy green foliage, and edible fruits. It is well suited to home gardens, orchards, and landscape plantings in warm and subtropical climates. The tree thrives in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and regular watering during establishment. It is commonly cultivated as a fruit-bearing tree and for its ornamental value in residential landscapes.

Features

• Evergreen to semi-evergreen fruiting tree
• Produces edible round fruits
• Suitable for home gardens and orchards
• Adapted to warm and subtropical climates
• Dense, rounded canopy
• Performs well in fertile, well-drained soil
• Suitable for edible landscape planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Casimiroa edulis
• Common Name (US): White Sapote
• Seed Type / Variety: Tropical Fruiting Tree Variety
• Growth Habit: Evergreen to semi-evergreen tree
• USDA Zones: 9-11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Year-round in frost-free climates
• Sowing Season: March-May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14-42 days at 70-85°F (21-29°C) in moist, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering; keep soil evenly moist during establishment
• Mature Plant Size: 20-50 feet tall, 20-30 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 20-25 feet apart