General Information :

• The sapodilla is a large, evergreen tree with dense crown.
• Bark dark brown in color.
• Leaves spirally arranged, clustered and glossy
• Flowers greenish in color
• Fruit an ovoid to globular berry with a rough brown skin

Distribution :

• Native to Mexico and widely cultivated in India

Habitat : Tropical and Sub-tropical areas.

Soil : Soils can be well-drained, slightly alkaline, medium-textured loams.

Soil pH : 5.5-8.5

Altitude :Up to 2000 m.

Rainfall :1250-2500 mm.

Temperature : 30-35° c.

Terrain : Plains/gentle slopes

Tree Characteristics :

• Frost tender and moderately drought resistant

Habit : Evergreen

Natural Regeneration :

• Naturally propagated by seeds under favorable conditions.

Artificial Regeneration :

• It is propagated by air layering or goote layering, grafting and budding.

Seed collection and Storage :

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