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Description

Large tree to 80ft. This evergreen tree is a fast-grower and tends to flower on and off all year. Flowers have a cheese-like odor.

Hardiness

Hardy to the upper 20's (F).

Growing Environment

Grows naturally in dry forests and the tree is quite drought hardy. It also makes a nice specimen near seashores due to its good salt tolerance.

Propagation

By seed. Scarify seeds before planting for faster germination.

Uses

Fruits can be eaten fresh, though they are usually more popular with birds. The tree is most commonly grown for its pretty, yellow-orange heartwood. The tree was heavily logged and is now uncommon in the wild.

Native Range

Native to Central America and the Caribbean. Grows quite well as an exotic in parts of southern Florida.

Related Species

Sapotaceae
	Argania spinosa Argan		Chrysophyllum cainito Star Apple
	Chrysophyllum oliviforme Satin Leaf Tree		Chrysophyllum soboliferum (Pradosia brevipes) Armadillo Fruit
	Manilkara bidentata, Mimusops balata Ausubo		Manilkara huberi Massaranduba
	Manilkara zapota Sapodilla		Mimusops elengi Spanish Cherry
	Pouteria bullata Abiurana		Pouteria caimito Abiu
	Pouteria campechiana Canistel		Pouteria gardneriana Abuai
	Pouteria hypoglauca Cinnamon Apple		Pouteria lucuma (Lucuma obovata) Lucuma
	Pouteria multiflora Bully Tree		Pouteria pachycalyx Bapeba
	Pouteria pariry Frutao		Pouteria ramiflora Macaranduba
	Pouteria sapota Mamey Sapote		Pouteria torta Curiola
	Pouteria ucuqui Ucuqui		Pouteria venosa Aboirana
	Pouteria viridis Green Sapote		Sideroxylon foetidissimum Mastic
	Sideroxylon obtusifolium Jungleplum		Synsepalum dulcificum Miracle Fruit
	Synsepalum subcordatum Giant Miracle Fruit