Sapodilla 'Makok' (Manilkara zapota)
Regular price $99.95Makok Sapodilla is native to Thailand and is a relatively recent introduction to Florida. It's one of the most highly regard Sapodilla varieties for it's superb flavor. Sapodilla fruit has a delicious apple pie like flavor with notes of brown sugar, cinnamon and caramel with a light, sightly gritty pear-like texture.
The dwarf Makok is quick to fruit, is easy to grow in containers, and is an excellent variety for homeowners. Our favorite way to enjoy Sapodilla fruit, other than eating it fresh from the tree, is in milkshakes. We first tried Sapodilla milkshakes in the Bahamas, where it goes by the name Dilly.
Sapoilla fruit trees are closely related to Mamey Sapote, Star Apple, and Canistel. The fruit tree is thought to have originated in the Central American rain forests, probably in Mexico and Belize. Today, its cultivation has spread all over the tropical belt and grown as a major commercial crop in India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Sapodilla's are known by many names around the world including Mispel, Zapote, Dilly, Chico, Chico sapote, Zapote chico, Zapotillo, Chicle, Sapodilla plum, and Naseberry, among countless others.
Plant Type:
Tropical / Subtropical Evergreen Fruit Tree
Harvest Season:
Fall, Spring, Winter
Mature Size:
On average, Sapodilla trees will reach mature heights and equal canopy widths of anywhere from 15-50 feet, depending on growing conditions. Sapodilla trees will produce fruit in containers.
Soil & Moisture:
Sapodilla fruit trees are really adaptable in terms of soil conditions and will thrive in many types of soil, from poor loose sandy soil to deep, rich organic soil, as well as light clay, or gravel. Regardless of soil type, fostering good drainage is for your Sapodilla tree is essential. Sapodilla's don't like wet feet! Increase watering during flowering and fruiting season.
Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade
Self-Fertile:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Medium
Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 9-11 (frost protection until established); Patio/Greenhouse 4+
Sapodilla's prefer warm locales but are also slightly frost tolerant, highly wind tolerant and can take salt spray. Frost protection is necessary when young, but established Sapodilla trees may be cold tolerant down to 28 degrees.
Propagation:
Our Sapodilla fruit tree varieties are mainly grown from graft, but may also sometimes be air-layered.
Large Pot Size: Established with more healthy growth and capable to produce within 2 or 3 years.
X-Large Pot Size: Most established, mature plant with full foliage, closest to fruiting size and capable to produce within 1 or 2 years.
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Sow Exotic has several types and sizes of Sapodilla fruit trees. Shop All Sapodilla Varieties.
Sapodilla is known by many names around the world including Mispel, Zapote, Dilly, Chico, Chico sapote, Zapote chico, Zapotillo, Chicle, Sapodilla plum, and Naseberry, among countless others.
