White sapote trees may have been trendy 50 years ago, but these days they are empty-lot plants, the kind of urban flora most often seen sprouting from scattered seed in some neglected patch of ...

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Antonio Izumi emailed his concern for an exotic fruit tree: “I wanted to ask you about my white sapote tree, purchased about two years ago. As recommended, I planted it in full sun, yet it nearly died ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. ‘Zapotl’ is said to signify any ‘soft sweet fruit’ in the Nahuatl ...

If you enjoy the fruit that you harvest from your orange, avocado and apple trees, you can make more trees just like them by either planting in your own yard or giving the fruit as gifts for other to ...

Here's the scoop on this tropical treat. "Black sapote, also called black soap apple, is a close cousin to the persimmon and is sometimes referred to as black persimmon,” says Desiree Pardo Morales, ...

Five things to focus on in the garden this week: Fruit. White sapote (Casimiroa edulis) will grow wherever orange trees feel at home. Its flavor is a combination of vanilla, peach, and banana. The ...

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