Grafted Maher Black Sapote (Diospyros nigra)

Often called the "Chocolate Pudding Fruit Tree," the Black Sapote is a stunning tropical evergreen that produces large, green fruit filled with a thick, rich, dark brown pulp that looks and tastes remarkably like chocolate custard!

Because our trees are grafted, you won't have to wait a decade for fruit. Grafting gives you superior tree vigor, guaranteed fruit quality, and a much faster harvest—often producing delicious homegrown "chocolate pudding" within just 2 to 3 years.

Key Features

• Chocolate Pudding Flavor: Soft, sweet, custard-like dark flesh with a rich cocoa flavor. Eat it straight with a spoon or blend into ice cream, smoothies, and baking!
• Fast-Growing & Feature Tree: Forms a lush, medium-to-large attractive shade tree with dense, glossy, deep green foliage that brings an instant tropical look to your garden.
• Grafted Vigor: Faster fruiting, stronger growth, and uniform fruit quality compared to seed-grown trees.
• Perth Climate Friendly: Thrives in Perth's hot, sun-drenched summers. Once established, it responds brilliantly to local conditions with proper watering and soil preparation.
• Heavy Cropper: A mature tree produces abundant, high-yielding crops of rich fruit right through the winter and spring months.

Care & Growing Tips (Perth Conditions)

• Position: Plant in a warm, sunny location receiving full sun. Provide shelter from harsh winter frosts and strong easterly winds when young.
• Soil: Thrives in rich, organic-rich soil with good drainage. In Perth's coastal sandy soils, enrich the planting hole generously with quality compost, aged manure, and clay/soil improver.
• Watering: Water deeply and regularly during Perth’s hot, dry summer months while establishing and setting fruit. Apply a thick layer of mulch to conserve moisture.
• Frost Protection: Young trees appreciate frost protection during their first 1–2 winters in frost-prone inland suburbs or the Perth Hills.

Quick Specifications

• Botanical Name: Diospyros nigra
• Common Name: Black Sapote / Chocolate Pudding Fruit
• Growth Habit: Medium-to-large evergreen feature tree
• Mature Size: 3m – 7m height (can be pruned to control height)
• Harvest Season: Late Autumn through Spring
• Pollination: Self-fertile (though planting near another tree can increase yield)