Pouteria australis syn. Planchonella australis

The small, perfect, whitish, almost sessile flowers are produced abundantly along small branches (1.3 to 5.1 cm), and tend to cluster towards the ends of the stems. he bloom season may be in summer, autumn, and winter depending on the cultivar (variety).

The mamey sapote grows well in a wide variety of well-drained soils, from heavy clays to the limestone and sandy soils. Mamey sapote are intolerant of constantly wet or flooded soil conditions. The wet soil conditions decrease the oxygen content in the soil, causing roots to die which weakens the tree. In addition, weakened roots are more susceptible to attack by root rotting fungi.

Mamey sapote is difficult to propagate vegetatively; however, with proper attention to detail and repeated effort, a high rate of success can be achieved. Grafted trees should not be allowed to become root-bound as this may lead to poor or slow establishment after planting. This can be avoided by repotting into larger containers as tree size increases.

In general, mamey sapote trees should be planted in full sun for best growth and fruit production. Select a part of the landscape away from other trees, buildings and structures, and power lines. Remember mamey sapote trees can become very large if not pruned to contain their size. Select the warmest area of the landscape that does not flood (or remain wet) after typical summer rainfall events.