Sapodilla Trees
Sapodilla trees produce sweet, brown-skinned fruit with a rich, malty flavor often compared to brown sugar or caramel. Well-suited to Florida’s subtropical climate, they are hardy, low-maintenance, and capable of fruiting multiple times a year. With their glossy evergreen leaves and unique taste, sapodillas are both ornamental and highly rewarding in the home garden.
Alano Sapodilla
'Alano' is a compact, productive variety with small to medium fruit and a rich, malty sweetness.
- Lowest survival temperature: ~26–28°F
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Ripening (FL): Late spring to summer, sometimes multiple crops
- Uses: Fresh eating, smoothies, desserts
Butterscotch Sapodilla
'Butterscotch' delivers caramel-like sweetness and smooth texture in small to medium fruit.
- Lowest survival temperature: ~27°F
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Ripening (FL): Late spring to early summer
- Uses: Fresh eating, blending into drinks
Gigantia Sapodilla
'Gigantia' produces some of the largest sapodilla fruits, with soft, sweet, brown sugar flavor.
- Lowest survival temperature: ~28°F
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Ripening (FL): Summer into fall
- Uses: Fresh eating, desserts, sharing due to size
Hasya Sapodilla
'Hasya' is a heavy producer with large fruit, rich sweetness, and firm texture.
- Lowest survival temperature: ~27°F
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Ripening (FL): Late winter to spring
- Uses: Fresh eating, local markets
Makok Sapodilla
'Makok' is a compact, elongated-fruit variety that’s very sweet and perfect for small spaces.
- Lowest survival temperature: ~28°F
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Ripening (FL): Multiple crops year-round in warm zones
- Uses: Fresh eating, container culture
Molix Sapodilla
'Molix' is round-fruited, firm, and sweet—excellent for fresh eating and desserts.
- Lowest survival temperature: ~27°F
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Ripening (FL): Summer to early fall
- Uses: Fresh eating, sweet dishes
Morena Sapodilla
'Morena' is vigorous, producing smooth-textured, sweet fruit consistently.
- Lowest survival temperature: ~27°F
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Ripening (FL): Spring to early summer
- Uses: Fresh eating
Ox Sapodilla
'Ox' yields very large, football-shaped fruit with creamy sweet flesh.
- Lowest survival temperature: ~28°F
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Ripening (FL): Summer
- Uses: Fresh eating, sharing due to size
Sy Wood Sapodilla
'Sy Wood' is medium-sized with a caramel-like taste, thriving in warm, humid areas.
- Lowest survival temperature: ~28°F
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Ripening (FL): Late spring to summer
- Uses: Fresh eating
Tikal Sapodilla
'Tikal' matures early, with oval-shaped fruit and smooth brown skin.
- Lowest survival temperature: ~28°F
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Ripening (FL): Late winter to spring
- Uses: Fresh eating