Morena Sapodilla Live Plant – Manilkara zapota ‘Morena’ | Tropical Nispero Fruit Tree | Sweet Brown Fruit | Exotic Edible Garden

Grow an unusual tropical fruit tree with this live Morena Sapodilla plant. Also known as Nispero, Sapodilla is admired for its attractive evergreen foliage and sweet, brown-skinned fruit with a rich flavor often compared to brown sugar, caramel, and pear.

Morena is a Mexican Sapodilla selection known for producing large, elongated fruit with a distinctive football-like shape. It is a popular choice among tropical fruit enthusiasts, particularly in warm climates such as South Florida, where established trees can thrive with suitable care.

This attractive evergreen tree makes an excellent addition to tropical home orchards, edible landscapes, and collections of unusual fruiting plants. With sufficient warmth, sunlight, and growing space, it can develop into a productive fruit tree while providing lush green foliage throughout the year.

You will receive one live Morena Sapodilla plant, carefully packaged for shipment. The original listing does not specify the plant's height, container size, or propagation method.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Morena Sapodilla plant
✔️ Named Mexican Sapodilla fruit variety
✔️ Botanical name: Manilkara zapota ‘Morena’
✔️ Attractive evergreen tropical foliage
✔️ Variety known for large, elongated brown fruit
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Morena Sapodilla, Nispero, Sapodilla
Botanical Name: Manilkara zapota ‘Morena’
Plant Type: Tropical evergreen fruit tree
Growth Stage: Young live plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun, ideally 6–8 hours or more daily
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil; adaptable to several soil types once established
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment and prolonged dry periods
Mature Height: Approximately 20–40 feet if left unpruned, depending on growing conditions
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate when young
USDA Zones: Approximately 10–11; may grow in protected locations in Zone 9 with appropriate cold protection
Container Friendly: Yes, while young; long-term container growing requires a large pot and regular pruning

💡 Care Tip: Place your Morena Sapodilla in a warm, sheltered location after arrival and allow it to acclimate before introducing it to intense sunlight. Plant in well-draining soil and water thoroughly, maintaining consistent moisture while the roots establish. Mulch around the base to help retain soil moisture, but keep mulch away from the trunk. Protect young trees from temperatures approaching 30°F and move container-grown plants into a protected location when cold weather is expected.