Pouteria campechiana 'Fairchild 2'

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Characteristics

A perennial hermaphrodite evergreen tree.
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Cultivation

Excellent-flavored variety for Florida. Origin: South Florida. Tree: upright with moderate vigor and light, irregular production spread throughout the year. Fruit: shape and size are more irregular than Fairchild 1, with a typical curved appearance. Fruit weight averages 161 g (range 60-255), an average of 2.1 seed (range 1-4) per fruit and an average seed weight of 11 g. Fruit/seed ratio is 6.7. Pulp is moist and considered among the best flavored by many in Florida. The aroma is usually weak.
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Pouteria campechiana 'Fairchild 2'