Sapodilla
Manilkara zapota
Also known as: Manilkara Zapota
- Native to:
- Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá
Vengolis
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Sapotaceae
- Genus:
- Manilkara
- Species:
- Manilkara zapota
- USDA Symbol:
- MAZA
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 3000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
- Food Forest:
- Contains edible parts
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Dichrorampha sapodilla, Zamagiria laidion
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bats, small mammals
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Thrives in fertile soils with good organic content
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seeds germinate readily; seeds are recalcitrant and lose viability quickly if dried.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI