Black Sapote – Diospyros digyna Live Grafted Plant | 1–2 Feet Tall | Includes 3 Gallon Pot Chocolate Pudding Fruit | Tropical Edible Tree | Container Friendly

Enjoy the unique and delicious “Chocolate Pudding Fruit” with this Black Sapote live grafted plant, standing approximately 1 to 2 feet tall and shipped in a 3-gallon nursery pot. This tropical fruit tree is well-rooted and ready to thrive in warm climates or large containers.

Native to Central America, Black Sapote produces rich brown custardy fruit with a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture and subtle chocolate overtones. Once fully ripened, simply cut the fruit in half and enjoy the naturally sweet pulp fresh.

This grafted variety blooms and fruits sooner than seed-grown plants, offering earlier harvests. Black Sapote can even fruit successfully in large containers when properly pruned and maintained. Fruits may remain on the tree for months and typically ripen from mid-summer through late fall.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live grafted Black Sapote plant
✔️ Height: approximately 1–2 feet tall
✔️ Shipped in 3-gallon nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, established root system
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Black Sapote
Botanical Name: Diospyros digyna
Plant Type: Evergreen tropical fruit tree
Growth Stage: Young grafted plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil or quality container mix
Watering: Moderate; keep evenly moist but not waterlogged
Mature Height: 15–25 feet (smaller with pruning or container growing)
Growth Rate: Moderate in warm climates
USDA Zones: 9–11
Container Friendly: Yes (prune after fruit set to maintain size)

💡 Care Tip: Grow in full sun and fertilize monthly during spring and summer for best fruit production. After fruit sets, prune the top to maintain a manageable container size. Protect from frost and avoid overwatering.