Fruit Trees

Casimiroa edulis 'Vernon' (White Sapote/Mexican Apple)

Casimiroa 'Edulis Vernon White'

Also known as White Sapote/Mexican Apple

$105.00

Size

SunFull sun
💧WaterModerate
🌡ZonesUSDA 5-9
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Casimiroa edulis 'Vernon' (White Sapote/Mexican Apple), 'Vernon', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.

A productive fruit tree for the home orchard. Plant where fruit will be welcomed , birds and squirrels enjoy the harvest as much as we do.

Full sun suits this plant. Plant in moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Hardy USDA Zone varies. Most fruit trees benefit from spring pruning to maintain shape and fruit production. Watch for typical orchard pests: codling moth, aphids, scale.

Plant Details

Botanical
Casimiroa 'Edulis Vernon White'
Common name
White Sapote/Mexican Apple
Lifecycle
Tender perennial
Foliage type
Evergreen
Mature size
10 to 30 ft tall × 10 to 25 ft wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Spring
Bloom color
White
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Site according to its sun and water needs. Mulch to retain moisture. Prune as needed for shape.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Native bees
  • Wildlife: Pollinator support
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