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	'''Sapodilla''' (''Manilkara zapota'') is an evergreen tropical tree grown for its sweet brown fruit. The accepted species belongs to the genus [[Manilkara]], family [[Sapotaceae]], and order [[Ericales]]. Seedlings are slow compared with grafted trees, and the years-to-fruit figures should be treated as climate-, cultivar-, and rootstock-dependent.<sup>[[#cite_note-~~worldagro~~\|[1]]]</sup>		'''Sapodilla''' (''Manilkara zapota'') is an evergreen tropical tree grown for its sweet brown fruit. The accepted species belongs to the genus [[Manilkara]], family [[Sapotaceae]], and order [[Ericales]]. Seedlings are slow compared with grafted trees, and the years-to-fruit figures should be treated as climate-, cultivar-, and rootstock-dependent.<sup id="cite_ref-1">[[#cite_note-1\|[1]]]</sup>

	== Description ==		== Description ==
	Sapodilla develops a dense crown and simple, glossy leaves clustered near shoot tips. The small greenish flowers are bisexual. The ovoid to globular berry has rough brown skin, soft brownish flesh, and usually several dark seeds. Young tissues contain milky latex, the traditional source of chicle.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-~~worldagro~~\|[1]]]~~</sup>~~		Sapodilla develops a dense crown and simple, glossy leaves clustered near shoot tips. The small greenish flowers are bisexual. The ovoid to globular berry has rough brown skin, soft brownish flesh, and usually several dark seeds. Young tissues contain milky latex, the traditional source of chicle.[[#cite_note-1\|[1]]]

	== Distribution and habitat ==		== Distribution and habitat ==
	The species is native to warm parts of tropical America, with accounts describing Central American and adjacent ranges. It occurs in lowland rainforest and coastal or other lowland forest settings. Modern planted distribution is much wider than the native range; cultivation guidance should therefore be tied to the warm, moist lowland habitat rather than to a single modern country list.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-~~worldagro~~\|[1]]]~~</sup>~~<sup>[[#cite_note-~~utp~~\|[2]]]</sup>		The species is native to warm parts of tropical America, with accounts describing Central American and adjacent ranges. It occurs in lowland rainforest and coastal or other lowland forest settings. Modern planted distribution is much wider than the native range; cultivation guidance should therefore be tied to the warm, moist lowland habitat rather than to a single modern country list.[[#cite_note-1\|[1]]]<sup id="cite_ref-2">[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]</sup>

	== Cultivation ==		== Cultivation ==
	Sapodilla prefers full sun and a warm, moist climate. It accepts a broad soil range when the root zone drains well. Young trees benefit from dry-season irrigation, wind protection, and a weed-free root area; established trees tolerate dry periods better but are not drought-proof during establishment or fruit development.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-~~utp~~\|[2]]]~~</sup>~~		Sapodilla prefers full sun and a warm, moist climate. It accepts a broad soil range when the root zone drains well. Young trees benefit from dry-season irrigation, wind protection, and a weed-free root area; established trees tolerate dry periods better but are not drought-proof during establishment or fruit development.[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]

	=== Soil and water ===		=== Soil and water ===
	The preferred cultivation analogue is a well-drained, medium-textured loam with organic matter. Sandy soils and heavier clays can be used when drainage is managed. A pH around 6–7 is reported by the secondary tropical-plant account, but this should be treated as a useful range rather than a universal requirement. Avoid stagnant water, especially around young trees. Irrigate through the dry season during the first several years and whenever fruit development is being limited by drought.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-~~worldagro~~\|[1]]]~~</sup><sup>~~[[#cite_note-~~utp~~\|[2]]]~~</sup>~~		The preferred cultivation analogue is a well-drained, medium-textured loam with organic matter. Sandy soils and heavier clays can be used when drainage is managed. A pH around 6–7 is reported by the secondary tropical-plant account, but this should be treated as a useful range rather than a universal requirement. Avoid stagnant water, especially around young trees. Irrigate through the dry season during the first several years and whenever fruit development is being limited by drought.[[#cite_note-1\|[1]]][[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]

	=== Sun and humidity ===		=== Sun and humidity ===
	Full sun supports the strongest growth and fruiting. The native lowland setting is humid or seasonally moist, but humidity should be paired with airflow; a saturated, stagnant canopy is not a substitute for a well-aerated root zone. Young trees may need protection from strong winds even though established trees are comparatively robust.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-~~worldagro~~\|[1]]]~~</sup>~~		Full sun supports the strongest growth and fruiting. The native lowland setting is humid or seasonally moist, but humidity should be paired with airflow; a saturated, stagnant canopy is not a substitute for a well-aerated root zone. Young trees may need protection from strong winds even though established trees are comparatively robust.[[#cite_note-1\|[1]]]

	=== Seasonal changes ===		=== Seasonal changes ===
	Flowers and fruit may occur through much of the year, with a main crop period that varies by climate. The fruit takes about four months to mature after flowering in the sources reviewed. Increase irrigation during the local dry season when young plants or developing fruit show stress, then maintain drainage through wet-season rains. Brief freezing temperatures can injure young trees; this is a warm-tropical species rather than a frost-hardy one.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-~~worldagro~~\|[1]]]~~</sup><sup>~~[[#cite_note-~~utp~~\|[2]]]~~</sup>~~		Flowers and fruit may occur through much of the year, with a main crop period that varies by climate. The fruit takes about four months to mature after flowering in the sources reviewed. Increase irrigation during the local dry season when young plants or developing fruit show stress, then maintain drainage through wet-season rains. Brief freezing temperatures can injure young trees; this is a warm-tropical species rather than a frost-hardy one.[[#cite_note-1\|[1]]][[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]

	== Propagation ==		== Propagation ==
	Fresh seed is the simplest method; the World Agroforestry account reports germination in about 30 days under suitable conditions. Seedlings may require roughly 5–8 years to bear and vary in fruit quality. Air-layering and grafting are used when a selected plant must be preserved; grafted trees may bear in about 2–3 years from planting out, but the interval varies with rootstock, plant size, cultivar, and climate.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-~~worldagro~~\|[1]]]~~</sup>~~		Fresh seed is the simplest method; the World Agroforestry account reports germination in about 30 days under suitable conditions. Seedlings may require roughly 5–8 years to bear and vary in fruit quality. Air-layering and grafting are used when a selected plant must be preserved; grafted trees may bear in about 2–3 years from planting out, but the interval varies with rootstock, plant size, cultivar, and climate.[[#cite_note-1\|[1]]]

	== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==		== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==
	The small bisexual flowers and the fruiting calendar can be spread through the year in warm climates, with a principal crop season. Fruit maturity is approximately four months after flowering, but local conditions shift the interval. Harvest ripe fruit for the best texture and sweetness; unripe fruit is astringent. The two verified Commons images include both fruit and foliage and an explicitly unripened fruit, so captions retain those distinctions.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-~~worldagro~~\|[1]]]~~</sup><sup>~~[[#cite_note-~~utp~~\|[2]]]~~</sup>~~		The small bisexual flowers and the fruiting calendar can be spread through the year in warm climates, with a principal crop season. Fruit maturity is approximately four months after flowering, but local conditions shift the interval. Harvest ripe fruit for the best texture and sweetness; unripe fruit is astringent. The two verified Commons images include both fruit and foliage and an explicitly unripened fruit, so captions retain those distinctions.[[#cite_note-1\|[1]]][[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]

	== Fruit and uses ==		== Fruit and uses ==
	Ripe sapodilla is eaten fresh and used in sherbets, custards, ice cream, pies, jams, jellies, syrup, and fermented products. Remove the seeds before eating. The fruit's latex-bearing tree also has a historical chicle use, while medicinal-use statements should not be treated as clinical evidence. Named varieties exist, but cultivar names and comparative traits were not verified in this maintenance pass.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-~~worldagro~~\|[1]]]~~</sup>~~		Ripe sapodilla is eaten fresh and used in sherbets, custards, ice cream, pies, jams, jellies, syrup, and fermented products. Remove the seeds before eating. The fruit's latex-bearing tree also has a historical chicle use, while medicinal-use statements should not be treated as clinical evidence. Named varieties exist, but cultivar names and comparative traits were not verified in this maintenance pass.[[#cite_note-1\|[1]]]

	== Photos ==		== Photos ==
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	== References ==		== References ==

	* [~~https://api.gbif.org/v1/species/match?name=Manilkara%20zapota GBIF Species Match:~~ ''~~Manilkara zapota~~''~~] — accepted-name check.~~		* <span id="cite_note-1"></span>[[#cite_ref-1\|↑]] '''[1]''' [https://www.worldagroforestry.org/treedb2/AFTPDFS/Manilkara_zapota.PDF World Agroforestry, Agroforestree Database: ''Manilkara zapota''] — description, range, propagation, years to fruit, and uses.
	* [https://www.worldagroforestry.org/treedb2/AFTPDFS/Manilkara_zapota.PDF World Agroforestry, Agroforestree Database: ''Manilkara zapota''] — description, range, propagation, years to fruit, and uses.
	* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Manilkara+zapota Useful Tropical Plants: ''Manilkara zapota''] — habitat and cultivation synthesis.

	<~~ol>~~		* <span id="cite_note-2"></span>[[#cite_ref-2\|↑]] '''[2]''' [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Manilkara+zapota Useful Tropical Plants: ''Manilkara zapota''] — habitat and cultivation synthesis.

	~~<li~~ id="cite_note-~~worldagro~~">[1] ~~[https://www.worldagroforestry.org/treedb2/AFTPDFS/Manilkara_zapota.PDF World Agroforestry, Agroforestree Database:~~ ''~~Manilkara zapota~~'~~'] — description, range, propagation, years to fruit, and uses.</li>~~

	~~<li id="cite_note-utp">~~[2] [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Manilkara+zapota Useful Tropical Plants: ''Manilkara zapota''] — habitat and cultivation synthesis.~~</li>~~

	~~</ol>~~

	== Image credits ==		== Image credits ==

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	== References ==		== References ==

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	'''Sapodilla''' (''Manilkara zapota'') is an evergreen tropical tree grown for its sweet brown fruit. The accepted species belongs to the genus [[Manilkara]], family [[Sapotaceae]], and order [[Ericales]]. Seedlings are slow compared with grafted trees, and the years-to-fruit figures should be treated as climate-, cultivar-, and rootstock-dependent.<~~ref name="~~worldagro" />		'''Sapodilla''' (''Manilkara zapota'') is an evergreen tropical tree grown for its sweet brown fruit. The accepted species belongs to the genus [[Manilkara]], family [[Sapotaceae]], and order [[Ericales]]. Seedlings are slow compared with grafted trees, and the years-to-fruit figures should be treated as climate-, cultivar-, and rootstock-dependent.<sup>[[#cite_note-worldagro\|[1]]]</sup>

	== Description ==		== Description ==
	Sapodilla develops a dense crown and simple, glossy leaves clustered near shoot tips. The small greenish flowers are bisexual. The ovoid to globular berry has rough brown skin, soft brownish flesh, and usually several dark seeds. Young tissues contain milky latex, the traditional source of chicle.<~~ref name="~~worldagro" />		Sapodilla develops a dense crown and simple, glossy leaves clustered near shoot tips. The small greenish flowers are bisexual. The ovoid to globular berry has rough brown skin, soft brownish flesh, and usually several dark seeds. Young tissues contain milky latex, the traditional source of chicle.<sup>[[#cite_note-worldagro\|[1]]]</sup>

	== Distribution and habitat ==		== Distribution and habitat ==
	The species is native to warm parts of tropical America, with accounts describing Central American and adjacent ranges. It occurs in lowland rainforest and coastal or other lowland forest settings. Modern planted distribution is much wider than the native range; cultivation guidance should therefore be tied to the warm, moist lowland habitat rather than to a single modern country list.<~~ref name="~~worldagro" /><~~ref name="~~utp" />		The species is native to warm parts of tropical America, with accounts describing Central American and adjacent ranges. It occurs in lowland rainforest and coastal or other lowland forest settings. Modern planted distribution is much wider than the native range; cultivation guidance should therefore be tied to the warm, moist lowland habitat rather than to a single modern country list.<sup>[[#cite_note-worldagro\|[1]]]</sup><sup>[[#cite_note-utp\|[2]]]</sup>

	== Cultivation ==		== Cultivation ==
	Sapodilla prefers full sun and a warm, moist climate. It accepts a broad soil range when the root zone drains well. Young trees benefit from dry-season irrigation, wind protection, and a weed-free root area; established trees tolerate dry periods better but are not drought-proof during establishment or fruit development.<~~ref name="~~utp" />		Sapodilla prefers full sun and a warm, moist climate. It accepts a broad soil range when the root zone drains well. Young trees benefit from dry-season irrigation, wind protection, and a weed-free root area; established trees tolerate dry periods better but are not drought-proof during establishment or fruit development.<sup>[[#cite_note-utp\|[2]]]</sup>

	=== Soil and water ===		=== Soil and water ===
	The preferred cultivation analogue is a well-drained, medium-textured loam with organic matter. Sandy soils and heavier clays can be used when drainage is managed. A pH around 6–7 is reported by the secondary tropical-plant account, but this should be treated as a useful range rather than a universal requirement. Avoid stagnant water, especially around young trees. Irrigate through the dry season during the first several years and whenever fruit development is being limited by drought.<~~ref name="~~worldagro" /><~~ref name="~~utp" />		The preferred cultivation analogue is a well-drained, medium-textured loam with organic matter. Sandy soils and heavier clays can be used when drainage is managed. A pH around 6–7 is reported by the secondary tropical-plant account, but this should be treated as a useful range rather than a universal requirement. Avoid stagnant water, especially around young trees. Irrigate through the dry season during the first several years and whenever fruit development is being limited by drought.<sup>[[#cite_note-worldagro\|[1]]]</sup><sup>[[#cite_note-utp\|[2]]]</sup>

	=== Sun and humidity ===		=== Sun and humidity ===
	Full sun supports the strongest growth and fruiting. The native lowland setting is humid or seasonally moist, but humidity should be paired with airflow; a saturated, stagnant canopy is not a substitute for a well-aerated root zone. Young trees may need protection from strong winds even though established trees are comparatively robust.<~~ref name="~~worldagro" />		Full sun supports the strongest growth and fruiting. The native lowland setting is humid or seasonally moist, but humidity should be paired with airflow; a saturated, stagnant canopy is not a substitute for a well-aerated root zone. Young trees may need protection from strong winds even though established trees are comparatively robust.<sup>[[#cite_note-worldagro\|[1]]]</sup>

	=== Seasonal changes ===		=== Seasonal changes ===
	Flowers and fruit may occur through much of the year, with a main crop period that varies by climate. The fruit takes about four months to mature after flowering in the sources reviewed. Increase irrigation during the local dry season when young plants or developing fruit show stress, then maintain drainage through wet-season rains. Brief freezing temperatures can injure young trees; this is a warm-tropical species rather than a frost-hardy one.<~~ref name="~~worldagro" /><~~ref name="~~utp" />		Flowers and fruit may occur through much of the year, with a main crop period that varies by climate. The fruit takes about four months to mature after flowering in the sources reviewed. Increase irrigation during the local dry season when young plants or developing fruit show stress, then maintain drainage through wet-season rains. Brief freezing temperatures can injure young trees; this is a warm-tropical species rather than a frost-hardy one.<sup>[[#cite_note-worldagro\|[1]]]</sup><sup>[[#cite_note-utp\|[2]]]</sup>

	== Propagation ==		== Propagation ==
	Fresh seed is the simplest method; the World Agroforestry account reports germination in about 30 days under suitable conditions. Seedlings may require roughly 5–8 years to bear and vary in fruit quality. Air-layering and grafting are used when a selected plant must be preserved; grafted trees may bear in about 2–3 years from planting out, but the interval varies with rootstock, plant size, cultivar, and climate.<~~ref name="~~worldagro" />		Fresh seed is the simplest method; the World Agroforestry account reports germination in about 30 days under suitable conditions. Seedlings may require roughly 5–8 years to bear and vary in fruit quality. Air-layering and grafting are used when a selected plant must be preserved; grafted trees may bear in about 2–3 years from planting out, but the interval varies with rootstock, plant size, cultivar, and climate.<sup>[[#cite_note-worldagro\|[1]]]</sup>

	== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==		== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==
	The small bisexual flowers and the fruiting calendar can be spread through the year in warm climates, with a principal crop season. Fruit maturity is approximately four months after flowering, but local conditions shift the interval. Harvest ripe fruit for the best texture and sweetness; unripe fruit is astringent. The two verified Commons images include both fruit and foliage and an explicitly unripened fruit, so captions retain those distinctions.<~~ref name="~~worldagro" /><~~ref name="~~utp" />		The small bisexual flowers and the fruiting calendar can be spread through the year in warm climates, with a principal crop season. Fruit maturity is approximately four months after flowering, but local conditions shift the interval. Harvest ripe fruit for the best texture and sweetness; unripe fruit is astringent. The two verified Commons images include both fruit and foliage and an explicitly unripened fruit, so captions retain those distinctions.<sup>[[#cite_note-worldagro\|[1]]]</sup><sup>[[#cite_note-utp\|[2]]]</sup>

	== Fruit and uses ==		== Fruit and uses ==
	Ripe sapodilla is eaten fresh and used in sherbets, custards, ice cream, pies, jams, jellies, syrup, and fermented products. Remove the seeds before eating. The fruit's latex-bearing tree also has a historical chicle use, while medicinal-use statements should not be treated as clinical evidence. Named varieties exist, but cultivar names and comparative traits were not verified in this maintenance pass.<~~ref name="~~worldagro" />		Ripe sapodilla is eaten fresh and used in sherbets, custards, ice cream, pies, jams, jellies, syrup, and fermented products. Remove the seeds before eating. The fruit's latex-bearing tree also has a historical chicle use, while medicinal-use statements should not be treated as clinical evidence. Named varieties exist, but cultivar names and comparative traits were not verified in this maintenance pass.<sup>[[#cite_note-worldagro\|[1]]]</sup>

	== Photos ==		== Photos ==
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	== References ==		== References ==
	~~<references />~~
	* [https://api.gbif.org/v1/species/match?name=Manilkara%20zapota GBIF Species Match: ''Manilkara zapota''] — accepted-name check.		* [https://api.gbif.org/v1/species/match?name=Manilkara%20zapota GBIF Species Match: ''Manilkara zapota''] — accepted-name check.
	* [https://www.worldagroforestry.org/treedb2/AFTPDFS/Manilkara_zapota.PDF World Agroforestry, Agroforestree Database: ''Manilkara zapota''] — description, range, propagation, years to fruit, and uses.		* [https://www.worldagroforestry.org/treedb2/AFTPDFS/Manilkara_zapota.PDF World Agroforestry, Agroforestree Database: ''Manilkara zapota''] — description, range, propagation, years to fruit, and uses.
	* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Manilkara+zapota Useful Tropical Plants: ''Manilkara zapota''] — habitat and cultivation synthesis.		* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Manilkara+zapota Useful Tropical Plants: ''Manilkara zapota''] — habitat and cultivation synthesis.

			<ol>

			<li id="cite_note-worldagro">[1] [https://www.worldagroforestry.org/treedb2/AFTPDFS/Manilkara_zapota.PDF World Agroforestry, Agroforestree Database: ''Manilkara zapota''] — description, range, propagation, years to fruit, and uses.</li>

			<li id="cite_note-utp">[2] [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Manilkara+zapota Useful Tropical Plants: ''Manilkara zapota''] — habitat and cultivation synthesis.</li>

			</ol>

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	~~'''Sapodilla''' ('''''Manilkara zapota'''''; also known as sapodilla) is a Sapotaceae fruit plant grown for its fruit. The accepted scientific name is used as the canonical page title.~~		{\| class="wikitable" style="float: right; width: 320px; margin-left: 1.25em; margin-bottom: 1em;"

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	== ~~Identification and description~~ ==		== Description ==
	Sapodilla is a durable evergreen tree with rough brown fruit, granular caramel-sweet flesh, and latex in young tissues. It grows well in warm sites with drainage and sun.		Sapodilla is a durable evergreen tree with rough brown fruit, granular caramel-sweet flesh, and latex in young tissues. It grows well in warm sites with drainage and sun.

	The accepted genus, family, and order are [[Manilkara]], [[Sapotaceae]], and [[Ericales]].		The accepted genus, family, and order are [[Manilkara]], [[Sapotaceae]], and [[Ericales]].

	== ~~Growing~~ ==		== Cultivation ==
	Sapodilla is a tropical American tree of forest and semi-dry lowland climates. It accepts a range of soils if drainage is good, grows best in full sun, and becomes drought-tolerant after establishment.		Sapodilla is a tropical American tree of forest and semi-dry lowland climates. It accepts a range of soils if drainage is good, grows best in full sun, and becomes drought-tolerant after establishment.

	Deep, well-drained soil; tolerates dry periods after establishment. Provide airflow and avoid standing water unless the species is being grown in a deliberately wet habitat.		Deep, well-drained soil; tolerates dry periods after establishment. Provide airflow and avoid standing water unless the species is being grown in a deliberately wet habitat.

	=== Soil ===		=== Soil and water ===
	Deep, well-drained soil; tolerates dry periods after establishment; preserve native drainage and organic-matter conditions rather than treating all tropical fruit trees alike.		Deep, well-drained soil; tolerates dry periods after establishment; preserve native drainage and organic-matter conditions rather than treating all tropical fruit trees alike.

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

	~~[[File:Sapodilla fruit.jpg\|thumb\|right\|280px\|Field view or fruit detail of Manilkara zapota. Wikimedia Commons file page.]]~~

	== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==		== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==
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	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.		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.

			== Photos ==

	~~== Commentary ==~~		[[File:Sapodilla fruit.jpg\|thumb\|right\|280px\|Field view or fruit detail of Manilkara zapota. Wikimedia Commons file page.]]
	~~Growers are welcome to share observations on the~~ [[~~Talk~~:Manilkara zapota~~\|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.~~		<div style="clear: both;"></div>

	== ~~Sources~~ ==		== References ==
	* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Manilkara+zapota Useful Tropical Plants: Manilkara zapota]		* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Manilkara+zapota Useful Tropical Plants: Manilkara zapota]



	== Image credits ==		== Image credits ==

	* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Manilkara_zapota_-_Nispero_fruit_(sapodilla)_and_leaves_03.jpg Manilkara zapota - Nispero fruit (sapodilla) and leaves 03.jpg] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.		* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Manilkara_zapota_-_Nispero_fruit_(sapodilla)_and_leaves_03.jpg Manilkara zapota - Nispero fruit (sapodilla) and leaves 03.jpg] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.
	* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sapodilla_fruit.jpg Sapodilla fruit.jpg] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.		* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sapodilla_fruit.jpg Sapodilla fruit.jpg] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.

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


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



	== Image credits ==		== Image credits ==

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	== Growing ==		== Growing ==
			Sapodilla is a tropical American tree of forest and semi-dry lowland climates. It accepts a range of soils if drainage is good, grows best in full sun, and becomes drought-tolerant after establishment.

	Deep, well-drained soil; tolerates dry periods after establishment. Provide airflow and avoid standing water unless the species is being grown in a deliberately wet habitat.		Deep, well-drained soil; tolerates dry periods after establishment. Provide airflow and avoid standing water unless the species is being grown in a deliberately wet habitat.

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

			[[File:Sapodilla fruit.jpg\|thumb\|right\|280px\|Field view or fruit detail of Manilkara zapota. Wikimedia Commons file page.]]

	== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==		== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==
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	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.		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.

	~~== Photos ==~~
	~~No image is included until an individual Wikimedia Commons file can be checked for subject accuracy and license.~~

	== Commentary ==		== Commentary ==
	Growers are welcome to share observations on the [[Talk:Manilkara zapota\|talk page]], including climate, provenance, propagation method, plant age, flowering, fruiting, and growing conditions.		Growers are welcome to share observations on the [[Talk:Manilkara zapota\|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 ==		== Sources ==
	* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Manilkara+zapota Useful Tropical Plants: Manilkara zapota]		* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Manilkara+zapota Useful Tropical Plants: Manilkara zapota]

			== Image credits ==

			* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Manilkara_zapota_-_Nispero_fruit_(sapodilla)_and_leaves_03.jpg Manilkara zapota - Nispero fruit (sapodilla) and leaves 03.jpg] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.
			* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sapodilla_fruit.jpg Sapodilla fruit.jpg] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.

	[[Category:Fruits]]		[[Category:Fruits]]
	[[Category:Sapotaceae]]		[[Category:Sapotaceae]]
	[[Category:Manilkara]]		[[Category:Manilkara]]

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'''Sapodilla''' ('''''Manilkara zapota'''''; also known as sapodilla) is a Sapotaceae fruit plant grown for its fruit. The accepted scientific name is used as the canonical page title.

{| class="wikitable" style="float: right; width: 400px; margin-left: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"
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! colspan="2" style="background: #e8e8e8;" | Sapodilla (''Manilkara zapota'')
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! Scientific name
|| ''Manilkara zapota''
|-
! Genus
|| [[Manilkara]]
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! Family
|| [[Sapotaceae]]
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! Order
|| [[Ericales]]
|-
! Growth and size
|| Evergreen tree; 8–25 m
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! Climate and site
|| Deep, well-drained soil; tolerates dry periods after establishment
|-
! Propagation
|| Fresh seed 2–6 weeks; grafting for cultivars
|-
! Fruit and harvest
|| Often winter through spring in subtropics; brown sweet fruit
|}

== Identification and description ==
Sapodilla is a durable evergreen tree with rough brown fruit, granular caramel-sweet flesh, and latex in young tissues. It grows well in warm sites with drainage and sun.

The accepted genus, family, and order are [[Manilkara]], [[Sapotaceae]], and [[Ericales]].

== Growing ==
Deep, well-drained soil; tolerates dry periods after establishment. Provide airflow and avoid standing water unless the species is being grown in a deliberately wet habitat.

=== Soil ===
Deep, well-drained soil; tolerates dry periods after establishment; 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 for cultivars. Seedlings may vary in fruit quality and maturity; use grafting or other clonal methods when a named selection must be preserved.

== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==
Often winter through spring in subtropics; brown sweet 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.

== Photos ==
No image is included until an individual Wikimedia Commons file can be checked for subject accuracy and license.

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

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

[[Category:Fruits]]
[[Category:Sapotaceae]]
[[Category:Manilkara]]