Sapata tree / Sapata plant

Name : Sapata tree / Sapata plant

Product Breadth : 10 Cm

Product Height : 15 Cm

Product Length : 10 Cm

Add Ons : Na

Net Quantity (N) : Pack Of 1

The Sapota tree (Manilkara zapota), also known as Chikoo, Sapodilla, or Naseberry, is a tropical fruit tree native to Central America but widely cultivated in South Asia, particularly India.

Sapota Tree Description

Botanical Classification :  

• Scientific name : Manilkara zapota

• Family : Sapotaceae

• Common names : Sapota, Chikoo (India), Sapodilla, Naseberry, Chico

Tree Characteristics :  

• Type : Evergreen tropical fruit tree

• Height : Usually 9–15 meters (30–50 feet), but can grow taller

• Lifespan : Long-lived; can bear fruit for several decades

• Bark : Rough, grayish brown; exudes white latex (called chicle) when cut

Leaves :  

• Shape : Elliptical to oblong

• Color : Dark green and glossy

• Texture : Thick and leathery

• Arrangement : Spirally arranged and clustered at the tips of branches

Flowers :  

• Appearance : Small, white, bell-shaped

• Size : 1–2 cm wide

• Fragrance : Mild and sweet

• Pollination : Usually insect-pollinated

Fruit :  

• Type : Berry

• Shape : Round or oval, 4–8 cm in diameter

• Skin : Rough, brown, sandpapery texture

• Flesh : Sweet, brown, and grainy with a malty flavor

• Seeds : 1–6 smooth, black seeds (flattened and shiny)

Climate & Soil :  

• Climate : Warm, humid, tropical to subtropical

• Soil : Well-drained sandy loam is ideal

• Tolerance : Drought-tolerant but not frost-hardy

Uses :  

• Fruit : Eaten fresh or used in milkshakes, jams, and desserts

Country of Origin : India