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Black Sapote ‘Maher' (Diospyros digyna 'Maher')

Black Sapote ‘Maher' (Diospyros digyna 'Maher')

by Sow Exotic
SKU BLK-MAH-XL
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Pot Size: X-Large Nursery Pot

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The Richest “Chocolate Pudding” Fruit

Maher Black Sapote (Diospyros digyna 'Maher') is a superior selection of the tropical black sapote, prized for its exceptionally smooth, sweet, and rich flavor. Often called the "chocolate pudding fruit," its ripe flesh develops a deep brown color with a creamy, custard-like texture and natural sweetness reminiscent of chocolate mousse or brownie batter. The Maher variety is known for its larger fruit size, high pulp-to-seed ratio, and improved flavor, making it a favorite among fruit collectors and culinary enthusiasts.

Native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, black sapote thrives in warm, humid climates (Zones 9-11) and is well-suited for tropical and subtropical orchards. It prefers full sun, well-draining soil, and consistent moisture, rewarding growers with abundant fruit production after 3-4 years. The tree is vigorous, evergreen, and relatively low-maintenance, with high disease resistance and excellent adaptability to food forests and mixed agroforestry systems.

Maher Black Sapote is a perfect, decadent naturally sweet, chocolate-like alternative without the bitterness of cacao. It is high in vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, making it both delicious and nutritious.

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The Richest “Chocolate Pudding” Fruit

Maher Black Sapote (Diospyros digyna 'Maher') is a superior selection of the tropical black sapote, prized for its exceptionally smooth, sweet, and rich flavor. Often called the "chocolate pudding fruit," its ripe flesh develops a deep brown color with a creamy, custard-like texture and natural sweetness reminiscent of chocolate mousse or brownie batter. The Maher variety is known for its larger fruit size, high pulp-to-seed ratio, and improved flavor, making it a favorite among fruit collectors and culinary enthusiasts.

Native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, black sapote thrives in warm, humid climates (Zones 9-11) and is well-suited for tropical and subtropical orchards. It prefers full sun, well-draining soil, and consistent moisture, rewarding growers with abundant fruit production after 3-4 years. The tree is vigorous, evergreen, and relatively low-maintenance, with high disease resistance and excellent adaptability to food forests and mixed agroforestry systems.

Maher Black Sapote is a perfect, decadent naturally sweet, chocolate-like alternative without the bitterness of cacao. It is high in vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, making it both delicious and nutritious.

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