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Sapodilla - Sawo Manila

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Selected cultivar from Philippines. Very sweet, medium size, elliptical with light brown skin. Sapodillas are highly prized in Asia with their sweet, brown-sugar cinnamon flavoured fruit that look like kiwi fruit. They have a slightly gritty texture like ... Read More
Other Names: Chico, Chicoo

$99.00 ($99.00-$109.00 choose a size)

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We previously had the most to buy in Feb and Nov. With limited quantities for sale in other months. They are unlikely to be available in Apr and Jul. 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 Sapodilla - Sawo Manila

Preferred Climate Tropical, SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From GraftedLearn 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? Likes Temps above 5deg

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Suitability in Pots Yes with 35L+ Pot

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? Can be pruned to 2m

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Moderately Alkaline (7.4-8.0)

Fruiting/Harvest Months February, March

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Sapodilla - Sawo Manila Reviews & Tips

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Mehwish
★★★★★ 3y ago

Greenacre , Nsw

Sapodilla - Sawo Manila

Can I grow sapodila in sydney

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BJ
★★★★★ 12y ago

Keperra, QLD, Australia

I like sapodillas. I have two planted in the same spot for better pollination - prolific and Sawo Manila. Quick growin and flowering within a few months of going in the ground. Prolific is a leggy grower, Sawo Manila is much more compact.

Emma1
★★★★★ 14y ago

Bardon, Qld, Australia

I have never tried the fruit but it sounds a little like abui so I thought I would give it a go. Growing well in both sun and shade.

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Michael
★★ 14y ago

Wakeley, NSW, Australia

High hopes for this tree

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