Sapodilla (Manilkara zapota)
Manilkara zapota, or Sapodilla, is a slow-growing evergreen tree native to Central America. It is widely cultivated for its sweet, edible fruit and for chicle, the origin
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Sunlight
Requires full sun for optimal growth and fruit production.
Watering
Moderate, consistent moisture, especially during dry spells.
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, sandy loam to clay loam
Temperature
Thrives in warm, tropical to subtropical temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Fertilize young trees regularly; mature trees need feeding 2-3 times a year.
Care Requirements
Requires full sun for optimal growth and fruit production.
Moderate, consistent moisture, especially during dry spells.
During dry periods and fruit development
Well-drained, fertile, sandy loam to clay loam
Thrives in warm, tropical to subtropical temperatures.
Outdoor
Fertilize young trees regularly; mature trees need feeding 2-3 times a year.
Balanced for young, higher potassium for fruiting
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Category
Fruit, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
15-20 m
Spread
5-10 m
Growth Rate
Slow
Dormancy
Evergreen
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Simple, Evergreen
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderEricales
- familySapotaceae
- genusManilkara
- speciesManilkara zapota
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes
The ripe fruit is safe and widely consumed. Unripe fruit contains astringent latex and tannins, making it unpalatable but not typically toxic. Seeds contain saponins but are rarely ingested due to their hard nature.