Morena Sapodilla

Morena is a well-known Mexican sapodilla variety valued for its highly productive nature and rich, caramel-sweet flavor. It produces medium to large, round fruit with a brown, slightly rough skin. The flesh is soft, fiberless, and intensely sweet, often compared to brown sugar or honey. Morena is popular among home growers and small farms for its reliability, flavor, and low-maintenance care.

• Origin: Mexico

• Fruit Size & Shape: Medium to large, round to oval

• Skin Color: Brown, slightly rough texture

• Flesh: Brown to reddish-brown, soft, juicy, fiberless

• Flavor: Rich, sweet, with caramel, pear, and brown sugar notes

• Season: Mid to late season (typically summer in Florida)

• Seed Type: Contains several glossy black seeds

• Growth Habit: Vigorous, productive tree with a spreading canopy

• Climate Suitability: Excellent for tropical and subtropical climates; not frost-tolerant

• Disease Resistance: Strong natural resistance; very low maintenance

• Common Uses:

  • Fresh eating

  • Tropical desserts, smoothies, and fruit bowls

  • Farmers markets and home orchards

• Harvest Tips: Pick when fruit softens slightly and detaches easily from the stem

Grown and grafted at Zill High Performance Plants, providing excellent production and classic sapodilla sweetness.