Achras zapota

Achras zapota

Achras zapota is an evergreen tree native to Central America.

It reaches up to 20 meters in height.

The leaves are glossy, elliptical, and clustered at the ends of the branches.

The flowers are small, white-yellow, and bell-shaped.

The fruit is a sweet, seedy berry with brownish-gray skin.

It grows best in fertile, well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, preferring a sunny, warm location sheltered from the wind.

It is frost-sensitive. In colder climates, it requires protection.