Sapodilla (Manilkara zapota) | 1.0–1.2 m

The Sapodilla — known as Chikoo across South Asia and the Middle East — is a tropical evergreen fruit tree that produces some of the sweetest, most richly flavoured fruit you can grow at home. At 1.0–1.2 m, this is a young specimen with years of productive growth ahead of it, ready to establish in a sunny garden position and reward you with increasingly generous harvests as it matures. Available at AED 850.

Key Features

• 1.0–1.2 m specimen — a healthy young tree ready to establish and grow into a productive fruit tree
• Produces sweet, caramel-flavoured Chikoo fruit beloved across South Asian and Middle Eastern communities
• Evergreen canopy of glossy, leathery leaves that provides year-round ornamental appeal
• Dual-purpose tree — combines genuine fruit production with attractive shade and foliage
• Available at AED 850 — an accessible entry point for one of the tropics’ most rewarding fruit trees

Why It Works in Dubai

Manilkara zapota is a tropical species native to Central America and widely cultivated across South Asia, where it thrives in hot, humid conditions. Dubai’s warm climate suits it well, provided it receives consistent irrigation and a sheltered position away from the strongest winds. The species handles full sun, tolerates sandy soils when enriched with organic matter, and maintains its evergreen foliage year-round. Its compact growth habit at this stage makes it manageable for smaller gardens and courtyard plantings, and it will develop into a medium-sized shade tree over time. Fruit production typically begins once the tree reaches maturity, which is influenced by growing conditions and care.

Care Snapshot

Light: full sun; needs a warm, bright position to fruit well
Water: regular and consistent; water deeply 2–3 times per week during summer, maintain moisture year-round
Soil: well-draining, humus-rich soil; amend sandy ground with organic matter for best results

What You’ll Receive

A healthy Sapodilla (Manilkara zapota) at 1.0–1.2 m height, supplied in a nursery container ready for garden planting.

*Actual product may vary slightly from the image shown. Fruiting depends on tree maturity, growing conditions, and seasonal care. Landscape trees require professional planting for best results — visit our store for expert advice.