Mamey Sapote Tree
Mamey Sapote Tree
Plant Details
Plant Details
Botanical Name: Pouteria sapota
Common Names: Mamey Sapote
Plant Type: Fruit Tree
Light Preference: Full sun
Best Location: Outdoors
Mature Height: 40-60 feet
Plant Uses: Edible or Culinary
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Description
Mamey Sapote is a tropical fruit tree known for its large, sweet, and creamy fruits with a distinct, vibrant orange to reddish flesh. Native to Central America, this tree is highly valued for its delicious fruit, which is often compared to sweet potato or pumpkin in flavor, with a hint of almond or vanilla.
The Mamey Sapote tree is an evergreen that thrives in warm, humid tropical climates. It produces oval or round fruits with a rough, brown skin and rich, flavorful flesh. The fruit is commonly eaten fresh, used in smoothies, desserts, and even ice creams. The tree is also admired for its attractive, leathery leaves and ability to provide shade, making it a valuable addition to tropical gardens.
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