White Sapote
Casimiroa edulis
Green to yellow fruit. Flavour depends on variety. Spreading evergreen tree to 15m from seedling and 8m when grafted.
FEATURES: Thin skinned, green to yellow fruit with white to creamy-yellow flesh. Some varieties turn yellow to orange when ripe whilst others remain green. Flesh flavour depends on variety.
CONDITIONS: Prefers moist, free draining soil in full sun.
FOR BEST RESULTS: Plant in a sheltered position to protect from wind and frosts. Stake young trees for support and water regularly. Apply a general fertiliser after flowering.
PLANTING IDEAS AND USES:
• specimen tree
• eat fruit fresh from tree
• use flesh in milk shakes or to make non-fat ice cream