White Sapote Tree

The White Sapote is one of the most underrated tropical fruit trees you can grow at home. Native to Mexico and Central America, this fast-growing evergreen tree produces smooth, creamy fruit with a flavor often compared to banana pudding, peach, vanilla custard, and pear. The fruit has a soft texture that melts in your mouth and is highly prized by tropical fruit collectors and backyard growers alike. White Sapote trees are productive, attractive, and surprisingly adaptable, making them an excellent choice for Southern California and other warm climates. With glossy green foliage, vigorous growth, and delicious fruit, this tree quickly becomes a favorite in any edible landscape.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Casimiroa edulis

Common Name: White Sapote

Plant Type: Evergreen Fruit Tree

Mature Height: 15–30 feet (can be maintained smaller with pruning)

Sun Requirements: Full Sun

Cold Tolerance: Approximately 28–30°F once established

Growth Rate: Fast

Soil Preference: Well-draining soil

Fruiting Season: Typically late fall through spring, depending on variety and climate

USDA Zones: 9–11

Why You’ll Love It

Produces incredibly sweet, creamy tropical fruit

Fast-growing and highly productive once established

Excellent backyard fruit tree for warm climates

Beautiful evergreen foliage year-round

Unique collector fruit rarely found in grocery stores

Can be maintained at a manageable size with pruning

Great for edible landscaping and container growing when young

What You’ll Receive

You will receive one healthy, well-rooted White Sapote plant growing in a nursery container. Each plant is carefully packed to ensure it arrives healthy and ready to thrive in its new home. Plants are actively growing and may vary slightly in size and appearance depending on the season.

Care Requirements

White Sapote trees thrive in warm, sunny locations with good drainage. Water regularly during establishment, allowing the soil to slightly dry between waterings. Once established, trees are relatively drought-tolerant. Fertilize during the growing season with a balanced fruit tree fertilizer for vigorous growth and improved fruit production. Prune as needed to maintain shape and encourage branching. Protect young trees from frost during unusually cold weather.

Plant Size

Established Seedling: Approximately 1–2 feet tall in a 1-gallon container.

Plant sizes may vary slightly depending on seasonal growth and availability.

Shipping Info

All plants are carefully packaged and shipped to ensure they arrive healthy, happy, and ready to thrive in your garden or patio.