Redland White Sapote Tree

Botanical Name   Casimiroa edulis Also Known As   Casimiroa | Mexican apple | cochitzapotl  Specifications USDA Zone   Light Needs   Watering Needs   Leaves   Life Cycle   Avg. Mature Size   Growth Rate   Bloom Time   Flower Color   Harvest Season   Years to Bear   10 - 11 Full Sun Regularly Evergreen Perennial 20' Tall and 20' Wide Slow Spring White June to August 2-3 Years The White Sapote is commonly known as the “Mexican Apple” or “Sleepy Sapote” They produce a fruit that is sweet, white to off-white, and smooth with a taste that has been described as a creamy sugar cube that can take on notes of banana or pear. The peel is greenish-yellow to yellow golden and is typical baseball to softball sized. They are wonderful eaten fresh or used in milkshakes and desserts.