Silas Wood Sapodilla 5 Scions 6-7 Inch (Manilkara zapota) Cuttings

Silas Wood Sapodilla (Manilkara zapota) is a tropical fruit tree valued for its smooth brown fruit and sweet flesh. The Silas Wood variety is known for its compact growth habit and consistent fruit production in warm climates.

These fresh scions are suitable for grafting by experienced growers.

🌱 What You’ll Receive

5 Scions
6–7 inches long
Approximately 1/8" to 1/4" diameter

🌿 Plant Overview

Manilkara zapota is an evergreen tropical fruit tree with glossy green leaves and small bell-shaped flowers. The fruit has brown skin and sweet, grainy-textured flesh. Sapodilla trees thrive in frost-free climates and are commonly grown in tropical and subtropical regions.

Silas Wood is recognized as a productive cultivar with manageable tree size.

🌸 Characteristics

• Evergreen tropical fruit tree
• Glossy green foliage
• Brown fruit with sweet flesh
• Compact growth habit compared to standard types
• Suitable for warm climate orchards

🌞 Sunlight

Full Sun

🌱 Soil

Prefers well-draining soil; adaptable to sandy or loamy soils

💧 Water

Moderate water needs; drought tolerant once established

Common Name: Silas Wood Sapodilla
Scientific Name: Manilkara zapota
Plant Type: Fruiting Tree
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower Color: White to Cream
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Well-draining, Sandy or Loamy
Water: Moderate
USDA Zone: 9–11