Sapodilla Tree 'Silas Wood'
Sapodilla Tree 'Silas Wood' - 3 Gallon is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Fruit Tree Pot Size Reference Guide
Fruit Tree Pot Size Reference Guide
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We sell grafted fruit trees in various sizes, ranging from young 3-gallon plants all the way up to 25-gallon and larger, mature trees.
As a general rule of thumb, here’s what you can expect from each size:
3 gallon: Will take an average of 2-3 years before harvesting your first crop. Trees are small and may be just a single stem, or just starting to develop their first branches. Typical height is between 2-4 feet.
7 gallon: Will take an average of 1–2 years to produce a crop. Branching structure has started to develop, and trunks are between ½ to 1 inch thick. Typical height is between 3-6 feet.
15 gallon: You can usually expect fruit within a year of planting, and some trees are already fruiting at this size. Branch and canopy structure has taken shape and the tree is starting to grow wider. Trunks are between 1 to 1-½ inches thick. Typical height is 5-8 feet.
25 gallon and larger: These are mature trees, and most are ready to produce fruit or have already produced. They have been pruned and shaped multiple times at this point. Trunks are about 2” thick or larger. Typical height is 6-10 ft.
PLEASE NOTE: These descriptions are generalized - Some species of fruit trees are very quick to produce, and others take longer. For example, mulberry trees can start fruiting at a very young age, even as small as a 3 gallon. Mango, avocado, or sapodilla trees will take longer. Each species grows at a different rate and will take varying lengths of time to establish, and even different cultivars can be more precocious (quick to produce) than others.
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Order Pick Up Info
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Inventory Disclaimer
Every day, we take great care to maintain our inventory and make real-time updates as plants come and go. Because our inventory is constantly changing, and because in-store and online purchases are being made simultaneously, it is possible for a short window to occur when an item is physically sold out, but listed as in-stock on this platform. This is rare, but in the case that it does happen, we will contact you right away and either refund the item or offer an alternative. Thank you for your understanding!
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Sapodilla Tree 'Silas Wood'
Description
Description
A sought after “dwarf” variety, ‘Silas Wood’ is great for container growing, and can be maintained as a bush. It starts producing at a young age, and the small fruits have superior flavor.
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Latin name - Manilkara zapota
This fruit has often been described as a “brown sugar pear” due to its sweetness and melt-in-your-mouth texture. The Sapodilla tree is one of our absolute favorite fruit trees, and we believe it’s an underrated choice for Florida yards. One of the hardiest fruit trees we grow, Sapodilla is drought tolerant, wind resistant, and salt tolerant, making it a great candidate for coastal and inland areas alike. There are several “dwarf” varieties with compact growth, which can be planted in tight spaces and maintained almost as a bush. Other types are more vigorous and upright, and can make an impressive canopy tree.
The tree itself is attractive, with beautiful, glossy green leaves. Sapodilla flowers are inconspicuous, small and bell shaped with white petals. The fruit can take 6-9 months to develop and mature, and is picked when slightly soft or when the skin appears smooth. We love to eat them fresh, but many delicious desserts can also be made– sapodilla pie anyone? We recently tried freeze-dried sapodilla, and it’s amazing! It’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t enjoy Sapodilla fruit. Commercially they are often grown in Mexico, but Sapodilla trees can be found throughout the world in commercial farms and backyards alike.
Plant your Sapodilla tree in full sun, with well draining soil. The tree is drought tolerant and not fussy about soil type, but supplemental watering and fertilization can produce strong, lush growth and fruit production. Sapodilla has an open, spreading canopy and responds well to pruning. A fun fact about Sapodilla is that its sticky sap, called “chicle”, is the original source of chewing gum. Remember Chiclets? They were originally made with Sapodilla sap!
Sapodilla fruit is rich in tannins (polyphenols which have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties) as well as vitamin C to boost the immune system. Sapodilla trees bloom year round and fruit can be harvested almost any time of year, but is most concentrated in spring and summer.
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Size: Can grow up to 40-50 feet, but manageable at 12-15 feet with pruning.
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Cold Hardy: 30 degrees
Harvest Season: Spring/Summer
Watering requirements: Drought tolerant once established.
