Editing Diospyros digyna

'''Black sapote''' ('''''Diospyros digyna'''''; also known as black sapote) is a Ebenaceae fruit plant grown for its fruit. The accepted scientific name is used as the canonical page title.

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| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | [[File:Black Sapote 1.JPG|thumb|center|250px|Diospyros digyna fruit, flower, or plant habit. Wikimedia Commons file page.]]
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! colspan="2" style="background: #e8e8e8;" | Black sapote (''Diospyros digyna'')
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! Scientific name
|| ''Diospyros digyna''
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! Genus
|| [[Diospyros]]
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! Family
|| [[Ebenaceae]]
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! Order
|| [[Ericales]]
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! Growth and size
|| Evergreen tree; 8–15 m
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! Climate and site
|| Moist, well-drained soil; warm tropical to subtropical conditions
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! Propagation
|| Fresh seed 2–6 weeks; grafting preserves fruit type
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! Fruit and harvest
|| Cool-season or warm-season crop depending on climate; soft dark custard fruit
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== Identification and description ==
Black sapote is a tropical persimmon relative whose ripe flesh turns dark brown and custard-like. The tree benefits from sun, drainage, and protection from hard frost.

The accepted genus, family, and order are [[Diospyros]], [[Ebenaceae]], and [[Ericales]].

== Growing ==
Black sapote is a humid-to-seasonally dry Mexican and Central American tree. Grow it in warm sun with deep drainage and regular moisture; the mature tree tolerates short dry periods better than cold or waterlogged ground.

Moist, well-drained soil; warm tropical to subtropical conditions. Provide airflow and avoid standing water unless the species is being grown in a deliberately wet habitat.

=== Soil ===
Moist, well-drained soil; warm tropical to subtropical conditions; preserve native drainage and organic-matter conditions rather than treating all tropical fruit trees alike.

=== Sun and humidity ===
Most plants in this group prefer bright light; young trees may need shelter while roots establish. Humidity should be paired with airflow, not stagnant enclosure.

=== Seasonal changes ===
Flowering and harvest vary with local wet/dry or cool/warm cycles. Adjust irrigation to the species' native rhythm and protect warm-tropical plants during cool weather.

== Propagation ==
Fresh seed 2–6 weeks; grafting preserves fruit type. Seedlings may vary in fruit quality and maturity; use grafting or other clonal methods when a named selection must be preserved.

[[File:Diospyros digyna (6086).JPG|thumb|right|280px|Field view or fruit detail of Diospyros digyna. Wikimedia Commons file page.]]

== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==
Cool-season or warm-season crop depending on climate; soft dark custard fruit. Local climate, cultivar, rootstock, pollination, and rainfall can shift the calendar substantially.

== Fruit and uses ==
The ripe fruit is eaten fresh and may be used in drinks, preserves, desserts, or regional savory preparations. Handle ripe fruit carefully because many tropical fruits soften rapidly after harvest.


== Commentary ==
Growers are welcome to share observations on the [[Talk:Diospyros digyna|talk page]], including climate, provenance, propagation method, plant age, flowering, fruiting, and growing conditions.


== Photos ==

The images above show documented fruit, flower, or plant-habit views. See the individual Commons file pages in the image credits for authorship and license details.

== Sources ==
* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Diospyros+digyna Useful Tropical Plants: Diospyros digyna]



== Image credits ==

* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Black_Sapote_1.JPG Black Sapote 1.JPG] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.
* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Diospyros_digyna_(6086).JPG Diospyros digyna (6086).JPG] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.

[[Category:Fruits]]
[[Category:Ebenaceae]]
[[Category:Diospyros]]