Oro Canistel Sapote [Egg-Fruit] Tree 100-Carlos Tropical Fruits

Oro Canistel Sapote [Egg-Fruit] Tree

Customers love tree condition, packaging, and healthy arrival.

  • Healthy tree ready for planting or container growing
  • Multiple size options to match your preference
  • Money-back coverage and secure packaging
$89.95 USD
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Size (Measurement Includes Container)
Pick the size that fits your goal
Smaller Sizes (1 gal)

Starting size and the lowest upfront commitment. ~6 months old tree.

Medium Sizes (3 gal)

Medium option with a strong balance of size and value. ~1 year old tree.

Larger Sizes (7+ gal)

Largest available size for shipping and the most immediate visual impact. ~2year old tree.

Largest Size (15 gal)

Usually starting to produce fruit. ~3 year old tree. Available for pickup only.

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Florida-grown tropical fruit trees
50+ years combined growing experience
Grafted varieties for earlier fruit
Homestead, FL nursery
What arrives at your door
  • A live tree in the size you selected
  • Nursery container with fertilizer-enriched growing media
  • Protective packaging designed to keep the root ball stable in transit
  • After-delivery support if you have questions once it arrives
Care snapshot
  • Growth: Moderate
  • Light: Full sun to partial shade.
  • Mature height: 20–30 ft
  • Mature width: 15–20 ft
  • Lifespan: 30–40 years
Full product details

  • Greenish-Yellow Peel at Maturity: Enjoy the visual delight of a greenish-yellow peel that matures as the fruit ripens, adding a pop of color to your garden or landscape.

  • Moist Pulp Delight: Experience the pleasure of biting into luscious, moist pulp bursting with unique flavors, making each taste a delightful adventure.

  • Premium Grafting for Quality: Our Oro Canistel Sapote Tree is meticulously grafted from a high-quality, fruit-producing parent tree. This ensures that you'll enjoy consistent and delicious harvests year after year.

  • Thrives in Subtropical Climate: Grown with care in our plant nursery located in the heart of Homestead, Florida, your sapote tree benefits from our ideal subtropical weather conditions, allowing it to flourish and produce the best quality fruit.

  • Precious Growth Time: With an average age of 12-18 months, the sapote tree in our 2-gallon container is at the perfect stage to be planted in your garden. You'll be reaping the rewards of your investment sooner than you think.

  • Ships Securely and Ready to Grow: Your Oro Canistel Sapote Tree will arrive securely packaged in a 2-gallon plastic container, ensuring its health during transit. The soil comes enriched with premium slow-release 8-3-9 granular fertilizer, providing your tree with the nutrients it needs to thrive.

  • Perfectly Sized for Your Space: With an approximate height of 2-3 feet (including the container), your sapote tree is the perfect addition to any garden, whether you have limited space or room to spare. Plus, it has the potential to grow even taller, offering you an attractive focal point.

  • A Future of Flavor: By planting an Oro Canistel Sapote Tree from Everglades Farms, you're not just adding a tree to your property – you're investing in a future filled with delectable fruit, unforgettable tastes, and the satisfaction of nurturing a living treasure.

Experience the wonders of the Oro Canistel Sapote Tree and bring the taste of Florida's finest subtropical fruit right to your doorstep. Order yours today from Everglades Farms!

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Key Features

Oro Canistel (Sapote/Egg Fruit) tree features glossy, elliptical leaves, fragrant yellow flowers about 1 inch in size, and produces smooth, creamy, sweet, egg-shaped fruits with a custard-like texture.

Special considerations

The oro canistel sapote (egg fruit) tree requires well-drained soil, full sun, and protection from frost, necessitating special care and warm, humid conditions for optimal growth.

Growing and Care Instructions

Oro canistel (sapote/egg fruit) thrives in well-drained, sandy loam soil with moderate watering, requires full sun, tolerates temperatures between 25°F to 100°F, benefits from balanced fertilizer every 6-8 weeks, and should be pruned to maintain shape and remove dead wood.

  • Fertilizing

    Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

  • Watering

    Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

  • Light Requirements

    Full sun to partial shade.

Type Fruit-bearing
Lifespan 30–40 years
Growth Moderate
Max Height 20–30 ft
Max Width 15–20 ft
USDA Growing Zone 9-11 map showing suitable planting regions

10-11 Container / 9-11 Outdoors
(Hardy down to 30 F°)

★★★★★
11/07/2025
Mark R. Verified

Healthy, full, and worth recommending

I have filled my greenhouse with many kinds of tropical fruit trees over the years.

The trees I received from Everglades Farm were the healthiest, fullest, and best packed I have seen. They arrived with beautiful green leaves, strong branching, and much better packaging than other vendors I have tried.

I highly recommend Everglades Farm and was very impressed with the nursery.

Thank you so much!

Mark R.