Native to central Mexico, the sapote forms a medium size tree 15 to 30′, foliage is glossy bright green, palmately compounded with leaves 5 to 6″ long. Growth is very rapid , flowers are small green/yellow and odorless borne in terminal clusters, giving way to large 3″sweet delicious yellow fruits that has the consistency and texture of custard. Fruits are high in carbohydrates, low in acids. Trees are hermaphrodite and do not need another for pollination. A very tasty fruit!