Vernon White Sapote

Casimiroa edulis "vernon"

A grafted white sapote. This variety is unique as it starts bearing well year 3 after planting the grafted tree.  Its a smooth-skined, dark green, apple-shaped fruit. The white custard-like flesh is ultrasweet.   The flavor is a tropical pudding/pie filling combination of peach, pear, lemon, banana, caramel and vanilla. WOW!

White sapote is a heavy producer of delicious sweet fruits that taste similar to a custard or pie filling crossed with a soft pear. Cold and frost hardy. This tree is a distant citrus relative and is an amazing addition to any food forest to add some tropical flavors. Can grow anywhere from 15-60 ft depending on the variety. This is a seedling and will fruit in 7 to 8 years or can be potted up and will be ready as a rootstock to graft onto in 1-3 months. Self pollinating but 2 or more nearby trees increases fruit production as it pollinated mostly by insects.

USDA Organic

Pot Size: Tree band 4x14inch

Plant Size:1.5ft+ 

USDA Hardiness: 9-11+ (depending on variety and placement in the garden setting)