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Originally Posted by Want Them All
Richard,
How old is the tree? I've had one in the ground for over a year, lots of leaf growth, but no fruits. Also, what does it like with regards to watering? I ordered some fruits, very delicious!
Thanks,
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I'm losing track of when I planted it -- perhaps 6 years ago. The tree is eight feet high and 10 feet wide.
The native white sapote grows alongside wild avocado trees in its native habitat. Expect the same years to maturation as an avocado, and although they are not closely related, the bark is similar too.
The unpruned growth habit of white sapote is vertical, with lowering side branches that sprout vertical uprights. A completely unpruned tree is often very tall and narrow. I heavily trained my tree during the first 4 years to force a crotch-like structure starting about knee high.