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Massaranduba 
Manilkara huberi

A small sapodilla relative with round, 1" fruits that ripen to dark purple. Pulp is juicy, aromatic and with a sweet flavor.

Description: A large evergreen tree growing to 50-150 feet tall. The fruits ripen form October through February in its native range.

Hardiness: Unknown.

Growing Environment: Unknown.

Propagation: By seeds.

Uses: Fruits can be eaten fresh.

Native Range: Native to the dryland forests of the Amazon region.