Fruit Characteristics:
The Kampong produces medium-sized fruits that are sweet and tasty.
The fruit has a creamy, custard-like texture with a flavour described as a mix of caramel and vanilla. Each fruit typically contains about four large seeds.
Tree Characteristics:
It’s a self-fertile variety, meaning it can produce fruit without needing another tree for pollination.
The tree is known for being highly productive, often bearing abundant crops.
It’s an evergreen tree that can grow to 5-10 meters tall when planted in the ground.
Growing Conditions:
Kampong white sapote thrives in full sun, requiring 80-100% sunlight exposure.
It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate various soil types, including sandy or volcanic soils.
The tree is moderately drought-hardy but benefits from regular watering.
It can be grown in large pots (35L+) as well as in the ground.
Climate Suitability:
This variety is suitable for subtropical and warm temperate climates.
It can handle frosts and can be grown as far south as Victoria and as far north as Cairns in Australia.
Fruiting:
The tree typically takes 4-5 years to start producing fruit.
Fruiting/harvesting months are generally February and March.
Maintenance:
Regular pruning is recommended to keep the tree compact and manageable.
Cincturing (girdling) the trunk during summer months can encourage heavier fruit production and help keep the tree compact.
The Kampong white sapote is valued for its delicious fruit, high productivity, and ability to self-pollinate, making it a popular choice for home gardeners and small orchards.
