Chikku Ross Sapote Live Plants (Manilkara Zapota)

Common Names

Ross Sapote

Botanical Name

Pouteria SP

General Info

Ross Sapote, formally known as Pouteria SP, is a Central American tropical and subtropical fruit tree. Though it sometimes produces more than one crop per year, this unique evergreen tree is usually harvested in the autumn. Ross Sapote yields enormous, spherical fruit with a silky, smooth, and creamy texture like pumpkin custard. It tastes sweet and caramel-like, delighting the senses. Creamy, the fruit lacks the dryness and grittiness of other fruits.

Healthy Benefits

• Ross Sapote is high in vitamins A and C, which improve the immune system.
• Vitamin C: Strong antioxidant that protects cells and reduces long-term health risks.
• Vitamin A is essential for healthy skin and mucous membranes, the body’s initial defense against infections.

Growing Info

• Bloom/Fruit: Three to four years
• Maintenance Required: Moderate

Benefits in Use

• Ross Sapote is a low-maintenance plant that produces exotic fruit and boosts immunity and health.
• Ross Sapote is a tropical delight that tastes great and promotes health when eaten fresh or cooked.