{"product_id":"manilkara-chickoo-kalapati-shjr-lshykw","title":"Chickoo Kalapati Manilkara zapota1.0-1.2m","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChickoo Kalapati (Manilkara zapota) 1.0–1.2m refers to a young sapodilla tree, typically sold at a height of 1 to 1.2 meters, ideal for planting in gardens or landscapes.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's valued for its sweet fruit, evergreen foliage, and ornamental appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s a detailed breakdown of what this plant offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌳 Botanical Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eManilkara zapota\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chickoo, Chikoo, Sapodilla, Kalapati\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapotaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southern Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-lg-strong pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-3.5\"\u003e🌱 Plant Characteristics (1.0–1.2m Size)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight at Sale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.0 to 1.2 meters — a manageable size for transplanting and early growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature trees can reach up to \u003cem\u003e45 feet tall with a 40-foot spread\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, dark green, glossy, and evergreen; about 6 inches long, clustered at twig tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, cream-colored, solitary blooms appear year-round in leaf axils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrown, scurfy skin with juicy, sweet yellow-brown flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically ripens in spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit size: ~4 inches wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlavor: Often described as a mix of pear and brown sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-lg-strong pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-3.5\"\u003e🌞 Growing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; drought-tolerant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in tropical and subtropical zones; tolerates warm temperatures well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 Uses and Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Production:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicious and nutritious fruit rich in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade Tree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense canopy makes it excellent for shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attractive foliage and year-round flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStreet Tree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for urban planting where falling fruit isn’t a concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-lg-strong pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-3.5\"\u003e🛒 Availability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly sold in nurseries and online garden stores in the 1.0–1.2m size range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrices vary by region and seller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eManilkara Zapota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChickoo Kalapati, Manilkara zapota Or Chicko Tree شجرة الشيكو a superb shade, street (where falling fruit will not be a problem), or fruit tree, Sopadilla reaches a height of 45 feet with a 40-foot spread. The smooth, dark, and glossy, six-inch-long evergreen leaves are clustered at the tips of twigs and the small, cream-colored solitary flowers appear in the leaf axils throughout the year. The four-inch-wide, scurfy brown fruits have a juicy, sweet, yellow-brown flesh and ripen to softness in spring and summer. The flower-to-fruit period is about ten months. The bark and branches, when injured, bleed a white latex which is the source of chicle, the original base for chewing gum. Manilkara Zapota Fruit Tree trunk on older specimens is flaky and quite attractive, and flares at the base into numerous surface roots. \u003cstrong\u003eDeliverable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy plant in its pot with premium soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll the tips and tricks for expert-level care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Springgarden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48762643677426,"sku":null,"price":144.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/6589\/3362\/files\/chickoo-kalapati-10-12m-9829162.jpg?v=1771394894","url":"https:\/\/www.springgarden.ae\/products\/manilkara-chickoo-kalapati-shjr-lshykw","provider":"SpringGarden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}