Tikal Sapodilla

The fruits are void in shape, but are fat at one end like a top. It is a high quality smaller size variety grown in Florida. Fruit size can vary, and they can get as large as 11 ounces. Sapodilla have an exquisite flavor that tastes like a pear that has been soaked in brown sugar. Recent selections of improved varieties have a very fine texture and incredibly large fruit size. The fruit are most often eaten fresh, but they are great in milk shakes and cooked dishes as well. The fruit size and tree size can vary according to variety, but all varieties begin to bear at one to two years of age. Botanical Name   Manilkara zapota 'Tikal' Also Known As   Mexico Sapodilla | Naseberry | Chikoo |  Chiku | Dilly | Chicle |  Chicozapote | Níspero, | Zapote | Zapotillo | 人心果 Specifications USDA Zone   Light Needs   Watering Needs   Leaves   Life Cycle   Avg. Mature Size   Growth Rate   Bloom Time   Flower Color   Harvest Season   Years to Bear   9 - 12 Partial - Full Sun Regularly Evergreen Perennial 12' Tall and 8' Wide Slow Spring White Dec to March 2- 3 Year