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Manilkara zapota 'Tikal'

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Characteristics

A perennial hermaphrodite evergreen tree.
Life form perennial
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Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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An early season selection introd. at Tropical Research and Education Center, Univ. of Florida, Homestead, in 1987. Grown from open-pollinated seed collected in Mexico in 1949. Selected by C.W. Campbell, S.E. Malo, and J. Popenoe. Origin: Tree: medium vigor, forming full canopy to make a large tree; regularly productive. Tree is well adapted to warm subtropical climate; tolerant to periods of drought; requires adequate water to crop well. Fruit: large, 80 to 325 g, averaging 120 g; skin light brown, smooth texture. Flesh light tan, smooth texture, excellent flavor. Fruit is less susceptible to Caribbean fruit fly than are seedlings. Season from late December to March.
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An early season selection introd. at Tropical Res. and Education Center, Univ. of Florida, Homestead, in 1987. Grown from open-pollinated seed collected in Mexico in 1949. Selected by C.W. Campbell, S.E. Malo, and J. Popenoe. Origin: Tree: medium vigor, forming full canopy to make a large tree; regularly productive. Tree is well adapted to warm subtropical climate; tolerant to periods of drought; requires adequate water to crop well. Fruit: large, 80 to 325 g, averaging 120 g; skin light brown, smooth texture. Flesh light tan, smooth texture, excellent flavor. Fruit is less susceptible to Caribbean fruit fly than are seedlings. Season from late December to March.
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Optimum temperature (C°) 20 - 34
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Vigor moderate vigor
Productivity productive

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Manilkara zapota 'Tikal'
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