Pouteria sapota, the mamey sapote, is a species of tree native to Central America and southern Mexico. It is now cultivated throughout Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, as... Discover Mamey Sapote: The Tropical Fruit You Need to Try!Fruitful Trees14K views • 10 months agoLivePlaylist ()Mix (50+). Mameytree planting for the purposes of cultivation does occur, but is rare. The tree is more commonly found in garden landscapes. Then the mameytree is an excellent choice. This species, scientifically known as Pouteria sapota, native to Mesoamerica, is notable for both its flavor and its robustness. The mamey sapote is a fascinating tropical tree with unusually sweet fruit. We explain step-by-step how to grow this sweet treat! The mature mameytree can bear between 200 and 500 HUGE berries per year. Plus, you can pass it down for generations, because it can live for a century. Producing fruit the whole time! MameyTree Characteristics. Mameytrees are grown for their almond-flavored tropical fruit, which may be oval or elliptical in shape and 3 to 9 inches in length. Ready to grow mamey sapote? This definitive guide covers everything from choosing a tree and planting to fertilizing, harvesting, and troubleshooting. The Mameytree can grow to be 60 to 70 feet tall and has large oval leaves that are glossy-green. The tree produces fragrant white flowers in the spring on small stalks. Mamey Sapote tree is grown from a seed which is planted in the earth. The tree grows as tall as 60 feet with a wide trunk and large limbs. Some mameytrees are grafted. Description The mameytree, handsome and greatly resembling the southern magnolia, reaches 60 to 70 ft (18-21 m) in height, has a short trunk which may attain 3 or 4 ft (0.9-1.2 m) in...
