South Florida Backyard Nectar

White Sapote

Denzler

History

A widely grown named selection of white sapote (Casimiroa edulis), a fruit native to Central America and, despite the name, only a distant botanical relative of citrus.

Taste profile

Smooth, buttery flesh with a flavor often compared to vanilla custard, with notes of banana, peach, and almond.

Growing habits

Standard white sapote care - subtropical to tropical, drought-tolerant once established.

Shipping

Does not ship well. Very soft when ripe and best eaten fresh. Important: white sapote seeds are toxic and should never be eaten.