Ross Sapote (Pouteria SP)

A uncommon evergreen tropical/subtropical fruit tree native to Central America, the Ross Sapote/Pouteria S P is normally harvested in the fall but may have more than one season annually.

It yields enormous, rounded fruit. It has a texture that is silky, smooth, and creamy, akin to pumpkin pudding, and it tastes and smells incredibly sweet, like caramel. Fruit from Ross Sapote trees consistently exhibits a creamy quality that is neither gritty nor dry.

Common Name: Ross Sapote

Botanical Name: Pouteria SP

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 3-4 Years

Maintenance Required: Moderate