Here's the scoop on this tropical treat. "Black sapote, also called black soap apple, is a close cousin to the persimmon and is sometimes referred to as black persimmon,” says Desiree Pardo Morales, ...

Antonio Izumi emailed his concern for an exotic fruit tree: “I wanted to ask you about my white sapote tree, purchased about two years ago. As recommended, I planted it in full sun, yet it nearly died ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. ‘Zapotl’ is said to signify any ‘soft sweet fruit’ in the Nahuatl ...