Sapodilla Live Fruit Tree – 2–3 Feet Tall – 3 Gallon Pot – Manilkara zapota

Sapodilla (Manilkara zapota) is a tropical evergreen fruit tree valued for its sweet, caramel-like fruit and attractive green foliage. The supplied Molix variety is described as producing large, round fruits with brown skin and soft, sweet flesh.

You will receive 1 live Sapodilla tree measuring approximately 2–3 feet tall in a 3-gallon pot with soil. This is an established potted plant suitable for warm outdoor gardens or large containers.

Sapodilla prefers full sun, well-drained soil, and consistent moisture without waterlogging. It is frost-sensitive and is best suited to warm climates or container growing where protection from cold weather is possible.

Shipping Restriction:

Due to agricultural regulations, this item cannot be shipped to restricted locations. Orders placed from restricted locations may be canceled.

Restricted locations provided by seller: California (CA), Hawaii (HI), Puerto Rico (PR), Guam (GU), and Alaska (AK).

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Customer Notice:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Quantity: 1 live Sapodilla fruit tree
• Variety: Molix Sapodilla
• Scientific Name: Manilkara zapota
• Shipping Height: Approximately 2–3 feet tall
• Container: 3-gallon pot with soil
• Plant Type: Tropical evergreen fruit tree
• Foliage: Evergreen green leaves
• Fruit: Brown-skinned fruit with sweet, soft flesh when mature
• Sunlight: Full sun, approximately 6–8 hours daily
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy
• Soil: Well-draining soil with organic matter
• Suitable for warm outdoor landscapes and large containers
• Restricted shipping: CA, HI, PR, GU, and AK

🧾 MATERIALS:

1 live Molix Sapodilla tree, approximately 2–3 feet tall, supplied in a 3-gallon pot with soil.

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Sapodilla
Scientific Name: Manilkara zapota
Variety: Molix
Plant Type: Fruit Tree
Life Cycle: Perennial / Evergreen
Flower/Fruit Color: Brown, Green, Yellow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Well-draining soil with organic matter
Water: Consistent moisture; avoid soggy soil
USDA Zone: Not specified in supplied listing
Plant Form: Potted Plant
Growth Stage: Established Live Plant
Foliage: Evergreen
Quantity: 1
Shipping Height: 2–3 feet
Pot Size: 3 Gallon

❓ FAQ:

1. What growing climate is suitable for Sapodilla?
Sapodilla is a tropical fruit tree that prefers warm outdoor conditions and does not tolerate frost well.

2. Does Sapodilla need full sun?
Yes. The supplied listing recommends full sun with approximately 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

3. How much water does a Sapodilla tree need?
Keep the soil consistently moist while avoiding waterlogged conditions. Water needs can increase during hot, dry weather.

4. What is the growth habit of Sapodilla?
Sapodilla is an evergreen fruit tree with persistent green foliage and a long-term perennial growth habit.

5. Can Sapodilla be grown in a container?
Yes. The supplied tree arrives in a 3-gallon pot and can be grown in a suitable large container in an appropriate warm climate.