Pouteria Durlandii Live Plant (Pouteria durlandii)

A Sapotaceae family tree with a very low occurrence rate is Pouteria durlandii. They are indigenous to S. America, specifically Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, and Guyana, as well as C. America, specifically Panama to Mexico. It can reach heights of 10 to 15 metres. It is a 5- to 12-meter-tall semideciduous tree with a dense crown. The bole is 20 cm in diameter, somewhat grooved, and has a self-supporting growth type. The tree is cut down in the wild and used as a source of timber and food locally. The 3 cm in diameter yellow to red globose fruit includes one to two huge seeds and little meat, and it tastes juicy and delicious.

Botanical Name: Pouteria Durlandii

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 3 to 4 Years

Maintenance Required: Moderate