Black Sapote Tree (Diospyros digyna)

Description

Chocolate Pudding Fruit – 2+ ft Tall – Second Year Plants

Black Sapote is one of the most fascinating tropical fruit trees in the world. Often called the “Chocolate Pudding Fruit,” the ripe fruit develops a soft, creamy texture with a flavor many people compare to chocolate pudding.

Native to Mexico and Central America, this tropical fruit tree belongs to the persimmon family and produces unique green fruit that turns dark and custard-like when fully ripe.

Our plants are seed-grown trees that are already over 2 feet tall and in their second year of growth. They are well rooted and actively growing, ready to be potted up or planted once established in your climate.

What You Will Receive

• One healthy Black Sapote plant

• Approximately 2+ feet tall

• Second year plant with strong growth

• Well rooted and ready to pot up

You will receive a plant similar to the one shown in the photo.

About Black Sapote

Black Sapote (Diospyros digyna) is prized for its unusual fruit and tropical appearance. When ripe, the flesh turns dark brown and develops a smooth pudding-like texture that has made it famous as the Chocolate Pudding Fruit.

The fruit is often used in:

• Smoothies

• Desserts

• Chocolate-style puddings

• Ice cream and baked goods

It is also nutritious and naturally low in fat, making it popular among tropical fruit enthusiasts.

Growing Zones

Best suited for USDA Zones 9b–11

• Thrives in warm climates

• Can tolerate brief light frost once established

• Excellent choice for Southern California, Florida, Texas, and other warm regions

Growing in Containers

Black Sapote can be grown successfully in containers.

Recommended setup:

• Start in a 3–5 gallon pot and up-pot as it grows

• Use well-draining soil

• Provide full sun for best growth

• Protect from freezing temperatures

Container growing allows gardeners in cooler climates to move the tree indoors or into a greenhouse during winter.

Planting in the Ground

If planting outdoors:

• Choose a full sun location

• Plant in well-draining soil

• Water regularly while establishing

• Trees can grow 20–30 feet tall in warm climates

Black Sapote becomes a beautiful evergreen fruit tree once mature.

Why Grow Black Sapote?

• Unique tropical fruit known as Chocolate Pudding Fruit

• Rare and unusual addition to any fruit collection

• Beautiful evergreen foliage

• Can be grown in containers or in the ground

Perfect for tropical fruit collectors and backyard growers looking for something truly different.