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Abuai

Pouteria gardneriana

A smaller sapote relative bearing 2" fruits with a pear shaped. Skin in orange-brown, with white flesh that has a sweet flavor.

Seed Availability

Seeds are not available for the Abuai. Please visit our seed store to view current selections.

Description

A semi-deciduous or deciduous tree growing to 30-45 feet. Leaves are glossy, slender, growing to 7-9". Fruits ripen from February to March in its native range.

Hardiness

Unknown.

Growing Environment

Unknown.

Propagation

By seeds.

Uses

Fruits are eaten fresh out of hand.

Native Range

Native range extends from Brazil through Northern Argentina.

Related Species

Sapotaceae  
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