Common Names |
Bruce Canistel, Eggfruit, Yellow Sapote |
Family |
Sapotaceae (Sapote Family) |
Origin |
Tropical Americas; cultivar selected in Florida |
Plant Type |
Fruiting Tree |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Food Forest Layer |
Mid-Story / Canopy Layer |
Mature Size |
15–25 ft tall (can be pruned smaller) |
Light |
Full Sun |
Water Needs |
Moderate |
Harvest Season |
Winter to Spring |
Time to Fruit |
0-2 years. Grafted! |
Self-Fertile |
Yes |
Growth Rate |
Moderate to Fast |
Zones |
USDA Zones 9B–11 |
Florida Native |
No |
Propagation |
Grafted, capable of fruiting now! |
Seasonal Characteristics |
Evergreen; fruits ripen when few others do |