A late fruiting variety, these fruits are hanging on the tree in Late November and the new crop of flowers and fruits are also starting to develop. A round shaped fruit with a rich flavour.

(1/4) A late fruiting variety, these fruits are hanging on the tree in Late November and the new crop of flowers and fruits are also starting to develop. A round shaped fruit with a rich flavour.

A great tree to create a canopy layer for a fruit forest, as you can see it is shady and feels cool when passing under these Ricks Late trees. An evergreen that grows really well in subtropics and tropics.

(2/4) A great tree to create a canopy layer for a fruit forest, as you can see it is shady and feels cool when passing under these Ricks Late trees. An evergreen that grows really well in subtropics and tropics.

(3/4) Black Sapote - Ricks Late For Sale (Size: Large) (Grafted)

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Black Sapote - Ricks Late

Diospyros digyna

This Chocolate Pudding Fruit selection from northern NSW has excellent eating qualities. Crops well into late spring to extend the harvest. Heavy cropper. Also called 'Chocolate Pudding Fruit'. Delicious when eaten as a desert with cream and a touch of Ru... Read More

Other Names: Chocolate Pudding Fruit, Chocolate Persimmon, Zapote Prieto

$69.00 ($69.00-$99.00 choose a size)

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Pot Vol.	2.5L	6L
Height	50-60cm	80-90cm
Propagation Method	Grafted	Grafted
sku	1015	5060

Specifications of Black Sapote - Ricks Late

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+ Beneficial (cross pollination helps with fruit set)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Sometimes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Suitability in Pots Yes with 35L+ Pot

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years

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

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months October, November, December

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Leaves Evergreen

Eat Dried

Pollination Self Fertile But Pollination Beneficial

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