Green sapote Fruit Plants (Pouteria Viridis)

Common Names: White Faisan, Zapote de Montana, Yashtul

Botanical Name: Pouteria Viridis

General Information: A medium-sized tropical to sub-tropical fruit tree. Native to Guatemala and Costa Rica. Young branches have brown hairs. The leaves are lance-shaped with smooth edges. Green Sapote is a close relative of Mamey Sapote.

The fruit is round to ovoid. The flesh is reddish-pink, juicy, and creamy with a mouth-watering flavor, similar to Mamey sapote.

There are multiple varieties of green sapote. The skin of the fruit is rough and brownish-green in color.

Nutritional Content:

Green Sapote is high in various nutrients, including vitamin A, calcium, iron, potassium, and magnesium.

Benefits of green sapote include being a source of energy, boosting immunity, promoting skin and hair health, supporting gut health, bone health, and potential benefits for pregnant women.

It's also suggested to have potential cancer-fighting benefits.

Cultivation Information:

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 5 Years

Maintenance Required: Moderate