Chocolate Sapote, Black Sapote

Over 2m tall. The Chocolate Sapote (Diospyros digyna), also called Black Sapote or Chocolate Pudding Fruit, is a tropical fruit tree famous for its rich, custard-like fruit that tastes like sweet cocoa. The tree grows upright with glossy green leaves and makes a lush feature in any food garden. The fruit is green when ripe, but the inside turns dark brown to black and is soft and creamy, perfect for smoothies or desserts.

Features:

Ideal prune height: 3 to 5 metres

pH range: 6.0 to 7.5

Sun preference: Full sun to part shade

Minimum pot size by year 5: 60 litres

Time to fruit: 3 to 5 years from seed, quicker if grafted

Harvest period: Late summer to autumn

Notable for its chocolate-flavoured fruit and evergreen habit

Chocolate Sapote prefers warm, frost-free climates but can be grown in large pots and brought under shelter in winter. It thrives in rich, well-drained soil with regular water during dry spells. Protect from wind when young, and prune for shape and manageable harvest height.

This is a must-have for lovers of unusual fruit, offering a healthy dessert alternative and a conversation starter in any garden.

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