Key Features
Special considerations
Growing and Care Instructions
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Fertilizing
Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
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Watering
Water deeply but infrequently, allowing soil to dry between waterings.
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Light Requirements
Full sun to partial shade.
| Type | Fruit-bearing |
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| Lifespan | 50–60 years |
| Growth | Moderate |
| Max Height | 20–30 ft |
| Max Width | 15–20 ft |
9-11 Container / 8-10 Outdoors
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The fruit is football shaped. It is native from Mexico. Molix is similar to Hasya in many ways. But it tends to darker brown outside, less red inside. The tree has curly leaves. The pulp is exceptionally sweet with a fine pear-like texture and pleasant aroma. The fruits are large, typically weighing 13 ounces. The fruit ripens February to May.
- Average age of tree in 3 gal container: 12-18 months
- Grown in our plant nursery in Homestead, Florida with the benefits of our subtropical weather
- Grafted trees can bear fruit in 2-3 years, under proper conditions and care.
- It can be grown in container. Growth will depend on container size
- COLD HARDINESS: Young sapodilla trees may be severely damaged or killed at 30 to 32°F (-1 to 0°C) or below but mature trees may withstand down to about 26°F (-3°C) for a few hours without major damage
