Green Sapote close up of the fruit against a hand to show the size of the fruit and the seed as it is cut open

(1/7) Green Sapote close up of the fruit against a hand to show the size of the fruit and the seed as it is cut open

Ripe Green Sapote

(2/7) Ripe Green Sapote

Green Sapote For Sale (Size: Large)  (Grown from Seed)

(3/7) Green Sapote For Sale (Size: Large) (Grown from Seed)

YouTube Green Sapote Fruit Trees

(4/7) YouTube Green Sapote Fruit Trees

Green Sapote Tree.

(5/7) Green Sapote Tree.

Green Sapote Fruit, they will turn gold when ripe.

(6/7) Green Sapote Fruit, they will turn gold when ripe.

Green Sapote flowers forming along the branch.

(7/7) Green Sapote flowers forming along the branch.

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Green Sapote

Pouteria viridis
A close relative of the Mamey Sapote but more compact and cold hardy. The green fruit turns to gold when ripe and has a much superior, sweeter flavour to the Mamey. Seeds can be roasted and eaten. Good drainage is essential.

$79.00 ($79.00-$99.00 choose a size)

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We previously had the most to buy in Feb and Jan. With limited quantities for sale in other months. They are unlikely to be available in Nov and Dec. Special Note: This plant is in the top 25% of plants customers are wanting to know about. It is very unlikely that you will be able to purchase this plant unless you click above to be notified when it is in stock again. Please expect a delay on this item as we notify those who have waited the longest .

Specifications of Green Sapote

Preferred Climate Tropical, SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 2-5m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Sometimes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Fruiting/Harvest Months October, November, December

Green Sapote Reviews & Tips

Star Rating

rustynutz
★★★ 13y ago

ËIDSVOLD, QLD, Australia

good tasting fruit when you get one

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Michael
★★ 14y ago

Wakeley, NSW, Australia

Haven't done much since I bought it last year. At least it survived the winter. Growing nicely

anthonymiceli1
★★★★ 15y ago

Hastings, VIC, Australia

Grew OK in Summer though was suceptible to leaf burn in hot weather. %uFFFDSurvived the Winter but died in Sept just as it was getting new shoots. %uFFFDSame thing happened to a second one. %uFFFDI guess the soil temperture was too low for the roots al...

sheree
★★ 15y ago

Rangeville, QLD, Australia

I was a bit worried about this one after a particularly dry spell, all the leaves curled up and it was basically a stick.  Re-potted it, added some compost and liquid fertiliser and it's doing fine.Has come back well, reshooting from the base- lots of...

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HappyEarth
★★★ 15y ago

Unanderra, NSW, Australia

Just planted out in October 2009.  Looks a little like a loquat.  This is along term project as I presume the grow will be fairly slow for this tree in Wollongongs climate.  I have tasted the fruit and they are delicious.

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