| 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 |
