Tikal Sapodilla

Tikal Sapodilla

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The fruits are void in shape, but are fat at one end like a top. It is a high quality smaller size variety grown in Florida. Fruit size can vary, and they can get as large as 11 ounces. Sapodilla have an exquisite flavor that tastes like a pear that has been soaked in brown sugar. Recent selections of improved varieties have a very fine texture and incredibly large fruit size. The fruit are most often eaten fresh, but they are great in milk shakes and cooked dishes as well. The fruit size and tree size can vary according to variety, but all varieties begin to bear at one to two years of age.

Botanical Name  

Manilkara zapota 'Tikal'


Also Known As  

Mexico Sapodilla | Naseberry | Chikoo |  Chiku | Dilly | Chicle |  Chicozapote | Níspero, | Zapote | Zapotillo | 人心果


Specifications

USDA Zone  
Light Needs  
Watering Needs  
Leaves  
Life Cycle  
Avg. Mature Size  
Growth Rate  
Bloom Time  
Flower Color  
Harvest Season  
Years to Bear  

9 - 12
Partial - Full Sun
Regularly
Evergreen
Perennial
12' Tall and 8' Wide
Slow
Spring
White
Dec to March
2- 3 Year

 

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