Sapodilla Tree Extra Large Specimen

Sapodilla Tree – Extra Large Specimen (100+ Gallon Pot) available in Jupiter, FL.

Rich, caramel-sweet, and beautifully tropical—the extra-large Sapodilla Tree (Manilkara zapota) is a statement piece for any South Florida landscape. This mature fruiting specimen comes ready to impress with its dense evergreen canopy, sculptural trunk, and a legacy of high-quality fruit already well underway. Often referred to as “chico” or “naseberry,” sapodilla is prized for its deeply sweet, pear-like texture and flavor that tastes like brown sugar and honey.

Ideal for estate landscapes, tropical orchards, or food forest centerpieces, this tree brings not just fruit—but full presence.

Care & Growing Info (Optimized for South Florida):

• Sunlight: Requires full sun to thrive and fruit abundantly. Give it 6–8 hours or more daily for optimal health.

• Watering: Water deeply during establishment. Once rooted, sapodilla is exceptionally drought-tolerant—a perfect match for South Florida’s dry season.

• Soil: Tolerates a wide range of soils, including sandy, limestone, and coastal soils. Prefers well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil.

• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fruit tree fertilizer 2–3 times a year. Boost with micronutrients like magnesium and iron to maintain deep green foliage and maximize fruit sweetness.

• Growth Habit: Upright, symmetrical tree with thick, leathery leaves and attractive tan bark. This extra-large specimen is typically 10–15 feet tall at delivery and well-structured for transplanting into large landscapes.

• Temperature: Perfect for USDA Zones 10–11. Thrives in South Florida’s warmth and tolerates salty breezes and strong sun. Cold-sensitive below 35°F when young.

• Maintenance: Very low. Occasional pruning to remove interior clutter or shape canopy. Pest- and disease-resistant, and ideal for organic gardening.

Fruit Notes: Produces round to oval fruits with rough brown skin and incredibly sweet, grainy, brown-sugar-flavored flesh. Ripens off the tree and stores well. Fruits appear intermittently year-round in South Florida’s climate.

Ideal For:

• Large edible landscapes or homesteads

• High-impact tropical design

• Luxury estates and food forest focal points

• Coastal, drought-tolerant gardens

• Sweet fruit lovers and rare tropical collectors

Plant Classification:

• Scientific Name: Manilkara zapota

• Plant Type: Tropical evergreen fruit tree

• Class: Dicot

• Growth Form: Dense, rounded canopy with slow, steady growth

• Container Size: Extra-large (100+ gallon pot)

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