Grafted Black Sapote Trees for Sale – The Chocolate Pudding Fruit

Black sapote trees, known as the chocolate pudding fruit, produce ripe fruit that tastes like rich chocolate dessert from your backyard. This tropical persimmon native to Mexico Central America offers gardeners one of nature's most unique flavor experiences. At Everglades Farm, we offer five premium grafted black sapote varieties: Bernicker, Reineke [Merida], Wilson, Matt Snow, and Excalibur.

What Does Black Sapote Taste Like?

When fully ripe, the dark brown to dark green pulp has a creamy texture resembling chocolate pudding with hints of caramel, honey, and vanilla. The sweet, smooth flavor makes it perfect for eating fresh, blending into smoothies, or using in desserts. Unlike other varieties of tropical fruit, black sapote (Diospyros nigra) from the Ebenaceae family provides natural chocolate flavor without artificial ingredients.

Is Black Sapote Safe to Eat?

Another common concern is whether the fruit is poisonous. The truth is simple: ripe black sapote fruit is completely safe and delicious. However, like many tropical fruits, the unripe fruit is very astringent and should not be eaten until it softens and turns dark inside. Once mature, it’s one of the most enjoyable and unique tropical fruits you’ll ever try.

Health Benefits of Black Sapote

This exotic fruit is not just about flavor. Black sapote is rich in vitamin C, with levels up to four times higher than an orange. It also contains vitamin A, calcium, potassium, and fiber. Eating black sapote can help support your immune system, improve digestion, strengthen bones, and promote healthy skin. Best of all, you get these benefits while enjoying a fruit that tastes like dessert.

Growing and Caring for Black Sapote Trees

These mature trees thrive in warm climates (USDA zones 10-11) but can adapt to protected spots in zone 9. Young trees need proper care for optimal growth:

• Sunlight: Choose locations with at least 6 hours of full sun for healthy fruit development

• Soil: Plant in well-drained soil with slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5-7.0). Avoid high pH soils

• Water: Keep soil moist but never waterlogged. Young trees need regular watering; mature trees tolerate short dry spells

• Spacing: Allow 25-30 feet between trees for proper airflow and growth

• Pruning: Light pruning helps shape trees and improve fruit production

Most black sapote varieties are self incompatible and require cross pollination. Male flowers and female flowers appear separately, making it beneficial to plant multiple trees. Each fruit typically contains few seeds, with the bright green exterior turning to a bruised appearance when ripe.

Our Five Grafted Varieties

Black Sapote Bernicker Tree Grafted: Known for consistent production and balanced chocolate pudding flavor. A reliable choice for steady harvests of quality fruit.

Black Sapote Reineke [Merida] Grafted Tree: Originally from Mexico's Yucatán region in Central America, this cultivar thrives in warm, humid climates and produces excellent tropical fruit.

Wilson Black Sapote Tree Grafted: Vigorous and strong growth habit, making it ideal for gardeners wanting a sturdy, dependable tree with regular fruit production.

Matt Snow Black Sapote Grafted Tree: A rare selection producing creamy, mild pulp with delicate texture that appeals to those preferring softer, subtle chocolate taste.

Black Sapote Excalibur Tree Grafted: Outstanding for early flowering and fruiting habits, offering quick rewards with rich, sweet pulp for eager growers.

How to Harvest and Enjoy

Wait until the soft fruit develops a dark brown interior with slightly wrinkled skin. The ripe black sapote can be:

• Eaten fresh with a spoon like natural ice cream

• Blended into smoothies with banana or coconut milk

• Mixed into brownies or chocolate cake for healthy desserts

• Used as a vanilla-flavored spread on toast with lime juice

• Frozen and churned into homemade chocolate ice cream

Bring the Chocolate Pudding Fruit to Your Garden

Adding a grafted Black Sapote tree to your yard means more than just growing fruit. It’s about experiencing a tropical delicacy, sharing something unique with family and friends, and enjoying a tree that provides beauty and harvests for years to come. Whether you choose the Bernicker, Reineke, Wilson, Matt Snow, or Excalibur variety, you’ll be bringing home a piece of the tropics that is truly unforgettable.

Explore our Black Sapote trees for sale today and start your journey toward homegrown chocolate pudding fruit.