Casimiroa / White Sapote - Platts - Grafted
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Considered one of the best varieties of Casimiroa with good clusters of even sized and shaped fruit with a lovely golden skin and excellent flavour. Flavour resembles a combination of peach, banana and pear with a smooth texture.
The tree is medium to heavy bearing.
Casimiroa are surprisingly easy to grow for a tropical tasting fruit. It is evergreen and can handle light frosts once established. They are self fertile and generally require only little maintenance. All Casimiroa are self fertile.
These are grafted trees and will usually produce flowers and fruit this year, and some of our current stock already has flowers forming now. Although these will start to form fruit, it is best to remove them for the first season to let the tree focus on growth, rather than fruit production.
The tree is an excellent specimen, with a bushy and semi-weeping habit. It has rich green foliage and a short semi-deciduous period after flowering. It is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 4 meters in both height and spread. It can also be pruned to keep the tree smaller. Pruning should be done after fruit harvest.
Tropical Taste, Subtropical Ease: Growing and Enjoying Casimiroa
The casimiroa, a hidden gem from the Mexican Highlands, is poised to become a star in the world of fruit. Its creamy, smooth, and butter-like texture, reminiscent of banana custard, combined with an intense sweetness (boasting a remarkable 27% sugar content), makes it an irresistible treat.
Enjoy it best fresh and chilled, perhaps with a splash of lemon to balance its richness. Due to its delicate nature, slicing it is recommended over eating it whole. It excels in subtropical fruit salads, where its sweetness harmonizes beautifully with the tang of passionfruit or tamarillo. For those who relish its pure, unadulterated sweetness, it stands alone as a decadent pleasure.
Beyond fresh consumption, casimiroa lends itself perfectly to milkshakes and ice cream, enhancing these treats with its unique tropical flavor.
Handling Tips:
Casimiroa is delicate and bruises easily. Select firm fruit for home ripening.
Ripen at room temperature, checking daily for softness.
Once soft, refrigerate for up to a week.
The pulp can be frozen to preserve its flavor.
Rich in vitamins A and C, and highly nutritious, the casimiroa is a delicious and healthy addition to any diet.
Growing Conditions:
- Subtropical to tropical, tolerating brief temperatures down to -5.5°C. However, young trees require frost protection.
- Prefers moderate humidity, but adapts well to high humidity.
- Requires sunny locations in cooler areas, with potential for some shade in warmer climates.
- Needs regular watering, though it can withstand short dry periods.
- Deep soil is essential due to its large taproot; container growing is limited to trees with root pruning or cuttings.