Silas Wood Sapodilla Scions 6-7 Inch Cuttings - Manilkara zapota - Tropical Fruit Tree for Grafting - Compact Growth Habit

Silas Wood Sapodilla (Manilkara zapota) is a tropical fruit tree valued for its smooth brown fruit and sweet flesh. The Silas Wood variety is known for its compact growth habit and consistent fruit production in warm climates.

These fresh scions are suitable for grafting by experienced growers.

🌱 What You’ll Receive

• 5 Scions
• 6–7 inches long
• Approximately 1/8" to 1/4" diameter

🌿 Plant Overview

Manilkara zapota is an evergreen tropical fruit tree with glossy green leaves and small bell-shaped flowers. The fruit has brown skin and sweet, grainy-textured flesh. Sapodilla trees thrive in frost-free climates and are commonly grown in tropical and subtropical regions.

Silas Wood is recognized as a productive cultivar with manageable tree size.

🌸 Characteristics

• Evergreen tropical fruit tree
• Glossy green foliage
• Brown fruit with sweet flesh
• Compact growth habit compared to standard types
• Suitable for warm climate orchards

Common Name: Silas Wood Sapodilla
Scientific Name: Manilkara zapota
Sunlight: Full Sun
Watering: Moderate
Soil: Well-draining, Sandy or Loamy
Hardiness Zones: 9–11
Growth Habit: Compact
Format: 5 Scions (6-7 inches)