White Sapote

Casimiroa Edulis

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Overview

White Sapote (Casimiroa edulis) is an evergreen tree, revered for its lush foliage and sweet, custardy fruits. Thriving in U.S. hardiness zones 9-11, it reaches heights of 15-50 ft with a spread of 15-30 ft. Prefers full sun to partial shade with well-draining soil. Moderate water requirements. The fragrant, greenish-white flowers lure pollinators, while its low-maintenance character appeals to gardeners seeking an ornamental yet fruitful addition.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 10–11Climate Mediterranean

White Sapote (Casimiroa Edulis) — Prefers full sun to partial shade with well-draining soil

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Annonaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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White Sapote (Casimiroa Edulis) — White Sapote thrives in well-drained soils and prefers full sun exposure; this tree requires regular watering until

White Sapote (Casimiroa Edulis) — spacing should account for its mature spread, image 50

White Sapote (Casimiroa Edulis) — green flowers in the garden; with an equal or wider canopy span

White Sapote (Casimiroa Edulis) — tree with green blooms; the white to cream-colored flesh inside is sweet and custard-like

White Sapote (Casimiroa Edulis) — tree for full; enhancing the overall sensory experience of the garden

White Sapote (Casimiroa Edulis) — White Sapote (Casimiroa edulis) is an evergreen tree, revered for its lush foliage and sweet, custardy fruits, image 55

White Sapote (Casimiroa Edulis) — enhancing the overall sensory experience of the garden; prefers full sun to partial shade with well-draining soil

White Sapote (Casimiroa Edulis) — hardiness zones 9-11, it reaches heights of 15-50 ft with a spread of 15-30 ft; providing a generous amount of, image 56

White Sapote (Casimiroa Edulis) — Prefers full sun to partial shade with well-draining soil; often likened to the taste of banana or, image 57

White Sapote (Casimiroa Edulis) — while its low-maintenance character appeals to gardeners seeking an ornamental yet fruitful addition; which can, image 60

White Sapote (Casimiroa Edulis) — scientifically termed Casimiroa edulis; white Sapote thrives in well-drained soils and prefers full sun exposure, image 61

White Sapote (Casimiroa Edulis) — Moderate water requirements; green flowers in the garden, image 58

White Sapote (Casimiroa Edulis) — greenish-white flowers lure pollinators, image 59

White Sapote (Casimiroa Edulis) — with an equal or wider canopy span; the White Sapote displays a lush, image 64

White Sapote (Casimiroa Edulis) — providing a generous amount of shade.<br><br>Distinctive for its attractive; though it can tolerate partial shade, image 65

White Sapote (Casimiroa Edulis) — which can grow up to 6 inches long; tree for full, image 66

White Sapote (Casimiroa Edulis) — This elegant tree can reach heights of 15 to 50 feet; while its low-maintenance character appeals to gardeners, image 63

White Sapote (Casimiroa Edulis) — It is a member of the Rutaceae (citrus) family, though it bears little resemblance to traditional citrus trees, image 62

White Sapote (Casimiroa Edulis) — about 2 to 4 inches in diameter; while it is hardy to temperatures as low as 26°F, it is best suited to USDA, image 69

White Sapote (Casimiroa Edulis) — The fruits are apple-sized, image 68

White Sapote (Casimiroa Edulis) — the White Sapote displays a lush; scientifically termed Casimiroa edulis, image 67

White Sapote (Casimiroa Edulis) — pale green skin that turns yellow as it ripens; white Sapote (Casimiroa edulis) is an evergreen tree, revered for, image 70

White Sapote (Casimiroa Edulis) — often likened to the taste of banana or peach.<br><br>For optimal growth; about 2 to 4 inches in diameter, image 72

White Sapote (Casimiroa Edulis) — The white to cream-colored flesh inside is sweet and custard-like; it is a member of the Rutaceae (citrus), image 71

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