Latin Name:
Pouteria zapota
Physical Description:
Sapote trees are large evergreen trees, native to Mexico. The leaves are light green, matte and paper thin. They are round and oblong with many ridges.
Usage:
Sapotes are used in desserts and drinks or eaten fresh. The flavor is described as being similar to a pumpkin, sweet potato and maraschino cherries.
Factoids:
Sapotes were cultivated by the natives of Central America for hundreds of years. The fruit is rumored to be a potent aphrodisiac.
Harvesting Season
From:
January
To:
December 
