- Pictures
- Origin
- Central America
- Weigh/Count
- Count
- Harvest Time
- 5–7 years from seeds. 3-5 years from graft
- Usage
- Culinary, Nutritional, Shade, Ornamental, Pollinator, Fruit-Fresh
- Perennial/Annual
- Perennial
- Growth Type
- Large-Tree
- Planting Distance
- 6–8 meters between trees
- Nutritional Info
- Rich in carbohydrates and dietary fiber, contains vitamin A and C and natural sugars. High energy value due to starchy-sweet pulp
- Strata Category
- Medium, High
- How to eat
- Eaten raw when fully ripe (soft and aromatic). Can be made into smoothies, ice cream or preserves. Some compare the taste and texture to egg yolk or sweet potatoe with vanilla notes
- Harvest days
- Tuesday, 24. June - Weekly Food Basket
- Medicinal Uses
- Used as digestive aid. Bark or leaves may have anti-inflammatory or astringent uses
- Life Cycle
- Secondary
- Spanish Name
- Zapote amarillo
- Category
- Fruit
- Scientific Name
- Couepia polyandra
- Edible parts
- Fruit
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited June 24, 2025.Open in Notion