Egg Fruit Plant, Yellow Sapote

Egg Fruit Plant Details

Plant Name:

Egg Fruit Plant (Botanical Name: Pouteria campechiana)

Plant Characteristics:

• Botanical Name: Pouteria campechiana
• Common Names: Canistel, Yellow Sapote
• Type: Evergreen tree
• Height: Typically grows 20-30 feet tall, with a spread of 15-25 feet.
• Leaves: Oblong, glossy green leaves, 4-8 inches long.
• Flowers: Small, greenish-white, and fragrant flowers blooming in clusters throughout the year.
• Fruits: Oval or round, bright yellow fruits with a creamy, custard-like texture and a sweet flavor, harvested in late summer to winter.
• Native Habitat: Native to Central America and Mexico, thriving in tropical and subtropical climates.
• Other Details: The fruit resembles a cooked egg yolk in texture, hence its common name.