{"product_id":"butterscotch-sapodilla-7g-urban-abundance","title":"Butterscotch Sapodilla 7G - Urban Abundance","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"255\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"255\"\u003eButterscotch Sapodilla Tree in 7-Gallon Pot Available in Jupiter, FL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"717\"\u003eThe Butterscotch Sapodilla (\u003cem data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"303\"\u003eManilkara zapota\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Butterscotch’) is one of the most highly regarded premium dessert-quality sapodilla varieties available. True to its name, this exceptional fruit delivers intensely sweet, rich butterscotch, caramel, and brown sugar notes in every bite. While the fruit is smaller than some sapodilla types, its extraordinary flavor and silky, fiberless texture make it a favorite among collectors and tropical fruit enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eFlorida-grown and well-suited to our warm, humid climate, this grafted Butterscotch Sapodilla in a 7-gallon pot is well-established and ready to thrive in your edible landscape or large container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"920\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"976\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Growing Info (Optimized for South Florida):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun—6 to 8+ hours daily for strong flowering and fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate. Water deeply when the top 2–3 inches of soil dry out. Established trees are somewhat drought tolerant but perform best with consistent moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining sandy or loamy soil enriched with compost or organic matter. Sapodilla tolerates South Florida’s sandy soils well but does not tolerate standing water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a balanced tropical fruit tree fertilizer 3–4 times per year. Supplement with micronutrients such as iron and magnesium in sandy soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact to moderately vigorous. In-ground trees typically reach 15–25 feet but can be pruned to maintain 10–15 feet. In a 7-gallon pot, the tree is generally 3–5 feet tall and approaching fruiting maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA Zones 10–11. Excellent heat tolerance but not frost tolerant. Protect from temperatures below 32°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low. Minimal pruning required beyond shaping. Naturally disease resistant and easy to grow with proper drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; Seasonality:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2102\"\u003ePlanting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best planted spring through early fall in South Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003eHarvest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to late season—typically late spring through summer, with potential for extended fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003eHow to Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit is ready when it softens slightly and separates easily from the stem. 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