Budded Sapadilla

Sapathilla Plant – Manilkara zapota (Sapodilla / Chiku)

Bring home the deliciously sweet Sapathilla plant, a popular tropical fruit tree known for its brown, soft, honey-flavoured fruits. Loved by home gardeners for its rich taste and year-round fruiting potential, Sapathilla is a nutritious and rewarding addition to any garden.

🌿 Plant Features

• Botanical Name: Manilkara zapota
• Common Names: Sapathilla, Sapodilla, Chiku
• Growth Habit: Medium-sized evergreen tree with dense foliage
• Fruit: Brown, round to oval fruits with a soft, sweet, caramel-like taste
• Flowering: Produces small, creamy-white flowers throughout the year

🌱 Benefits & Uses

• Nutrient-rich fruit containing vitamins A & C, fiber, and antioxidants
• Excellent for fresh eating, smoothies, desserts, and natural sweeteners
• Hardy, drought-tolerant tree ideal for tropical climates
• Beautiful shade-providing tree for home gardens and orchards

🌤️ Care Instructions

• Sunlight: Full sun for best growth and fruiting
• Watering: Moderate; water regularly but avoid overwatering
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
• Maintenance: Low maintenance; prune lightly to shape the tree when young

📦 What You Receive
A healthy, nursery-grown Sapathilla plant ready to thrive in your garden.