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Black Sapote (Diospyros digyna) is a tree native to Central America and southern Mexico, thriving in habitats from Belize to Panamá. Black Sapote (Latin: Diospyros digyna, family Rubiaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Black Sapote is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Black Sapote is a member of the Rubiaceae family native to CO. Black Sapote thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist, well-draining soil with a pH between 4.7 and 7.5.
Black Sapote grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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