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Sapodilla - Alano (Manilkara zapota ‘Alano’) – 3 Gallon

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Sapodilla - Alano (Manilkara zapota ‘Alano’) – 3 Gallon
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🌟 Alano Sapodilla Tree (Manilkara zapota ‘Alano’) – 3 Gallon 🌿🍯

Discover the Alano Sapodilla, a Thai-native cultivar treasured for its brown sugar + cinnamon flavor and compact tree size. Known as one of the finest dessert fruits of the tropics, this sapodilla is perfect for home gardeners, small yards, and even large containers. If you’re looking for a tree that’s both ornamental and incredibly productive, Alano delivers!


🌿 Quick Facts

Botanical Name Manilkara zapota ‘Alano’
Plant Type Evergreen fruit tree
Sale Size 3 Gallon container
Mature Height & Width 12–20 ft tall, 8–12 ft wide (pruned smaller for containers)
USDA Zones 9–11
Sun Requirements Full Sun ☀️
Cold Hardiness Protect below 30°F
Growth Habit Compact, slow to moderate growth
Spacing 10–15 ft between trees

🍐 Fruit Details

  • Flavor Profile: Rich blend of brown sugar, honey, pear, and cinnamon – a dessert straight from nature.
  • Texture: Ultra-fine, smooth, and spoonable, like a custardy pear.
  • Appearance: Egg-shaped to oval, smooth tan-brown skin.
  • Size: Medium fruit, often around 8–10 oz each.
  • Harvest Season: Extended fruiting periods; multiple crops possible in warm climates.
  • Production: Consistent, heavy producer with reliable yields.

🌱 Top Benefits & Uses

  • Culinary Delight: Enjoy fresh, chilled, or scooped straight from the skin. Excellent for smoothies, ice cream, or baked desserts.
  • Nutrient-Rich: High in dietary fiber, antioxidants, vitamins A & C, and natural sugars for quick energy.
  • Compact & Ornamental: Glossy evergreen foliage makes it a landscape centerpiece.
  • Container Friendly: Ideal for patios, small gardens, and urban homesteads.
  • Wildlife Value: Flowers attract pollinators; fruit is a favorite for backyard harvests.

Growing & Care

  • Planting: Choose full sun with well-drained soil. Plant using our “High & Tight” method for best results (watch our GreenDreams YouTube guide).
  • Watering: Moderate water while establishing, then drought tolerant. Benefits from deep irrigation during fruiting.
  • Fertilization: Apply organic fertilizer or compost during active growth for heavier yields.
  • Mulching: Keep 2–4” mulch layer around the base (away from trunk).
  • Cold Protection: Use frost cloths or bring container plants under cover during freezes.

🪴 Container Growing

  • Perfect for large pots (15–25 gal) on patios or decks.
  • Keep pruned for manageable height.
  • Move containers to shelter during cold snaps.

⚠️ Cautions

  • Sapodillas may attract fruit-loving wildlife—protect ripening fruit if needed.
  • Not tolerant of heavy, water-logged soils.

🌟 Is This Plant Right for You?

✅ Ideal For:

  • Tropical fruit collectors
  • Home gardeners with small yards
  • Container & patio growers
  • Florida, Southeast, Texas growers

❌ Not Ideal For:

  • Areas with frequent frost (unless grown in containers with winter protection)
  • Poorly drained or soggy soils

Ready to Sweeten Your Food Forest?

Bring the flavor of tropical brown sugar and cinnamon straight to your backyard. 🌴🍯 Order your 3-gallon Alano Sapodilla today and enjoy one of the finest fruits of the tropics!


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18709 US Hwy. 41, Spring Hill, FL 34610

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE PURCHASING LIVE PLANTS:
*Please be advised that our online store selections are NOT available for pickup at our retail location in Spring Hill, Florida.

Inventory for our online store is located at a separate facility and are priced and handled exclusively for packaging & shipping.
Click here to learn more about our Spring Hill, FL retail nursery location
, including countless more nursery selections ready for pickup - larger sizes and wider variety of plants not suitable for nationwide delivery.
 

1. Shipping Stress: Transportation can be stressful for plants, particularly when they spend several days in a confined, dark environment. It’s common for plants to experience leaf drop during this period. Rest assured, most plants typically recover quickly and thrive with minimal aftercare. However, some may need extra attention, love, and care, requiring appropriate watering and exposure to gentle light post-unboxing.
 

2. Potential Physical Damage: Despite our dedicated efforts to ensure that your plants are securely packaged, they may incur damage during shipping and handling by UPS. Rest assured, our shipping team is committed to packing your selections with utmost care and precision to minimize any potential harm.

  • For significant box damage, please reach out to UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.

  • For minor damages, such as a broken branch or stem, we advise allowing the plant time to recover and regenerate with proper care and attention.
     

3. Long-Distance Shipping Considerations: Orders shipped over long distances, particularly to the western US, may take 3 - 5 business days to arrive due to various factors, including agricultural inspections in Arizona, California, and Texas. Such extended transit times can be particularly challenging for tender, young plants, affecting their quality due to prolonged confinement.

  • We take additional measures during packaging to facilitate a swift recovery of the plants upon unboxing.

  • Initial extra care and attention might be required over the first few weeks post-transport.
     

For further guidance, kindly review our detailed policies on returns and refunds, as well as our comprehensive plant care guide. We appreciate your understanding and patience in nurturing your new plants.

 

🌿 Important Shipping Information

Please take a moment to review our shipping protocols designed to ensure your plants arrive in optimal condition.

  • Countdown Clock: At the top of our online store, you'll notice a countdown clock. This tool helps communicate our weekly shipping schedule, providing clarity on when you can expect your orders to be dispatched.

  • Shipping Schedule: Our nursery, located in the heart of Central Florida, ships orders once weekly, every Monday. This is a strategic decision to prevent packages from being stationary over the weekends, ensuring that our plants travel as swiftly as possible across the country, even reaching as far as California.

  • Shipping Method: At present, we offer ground shipping rates to meet various needs while maintaining the well-being of our plants during transit.

  • Our Dedicated Team: We are a boutique nursery with a passionate team. Our members wear many hats, contributing to shipping, nursery operations, and engaging in valuable local projects. As we blossom and expand, rest assured that enhancing and streamlining our processes remains a priority to serve you better

 

 

 

Terms and Conditions for Purchasing Live Plants

1. Understanding of Shipping Stress

By purchasing live plants from our store, the customer acknowledges that transportation can be stressful for plants. It is common for plants to undergo leaf drop or experience other temporary issues during shipping. However, it is understood that most plants recover quickly with adequate care and attention post-shipping.

2. Awareness of Potential Physical Damage

Customers acknowledge that despite our best efforts in packaging, there may be occurrences of damage during shipping and handling. For substantial damages to the package, customers agree to contact UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.

3. Acknowledgement of Long-Distance Shipping Considerations

Customers recognize that shipments, especially those directed to the western US, may be subjected to longer shipping durations of 3-5 business days. Customers agree to provide necessary care to the plants, recognizing that the quality of the plants may be affected due to prolonged shipping times.

4. Agreement with Shipping Information and Schedule

Customers, by making a purchase, have reviewed and agreed upon our shipping protocols and schedules. They acknowledge the presence of a countdown clock on the website and our once-weekly shipping policy every Monday, recognizing the rationale behind avoiding weekend layovers for the plants.

5.Extreme Weather Conditions

Customers acknowledge that our store is not responsible for damage or loss of live plants due to extreme weather conditions during transit and delivery. This includes exposure to cold or freezing temperatures during the winter months and extreme heat during the summer. We provide tracking information when orders are processed every Monday to ensure customers are aware of the delivery schedule. It is the customer's responsibility to prevent packages from being left outside in conditions that may cause damage. Our store does not accept responsibility for any adverse effects caused by weather conditions beyond our control.

6. No Refund Policy

Customers agree that refunds are only processed under exceptional circumstances. Our store will not be held responsible for poor plant choices relative to location suitability, extreme conditions during and/or post-shipment, and improper post-purchase plant care.

7. Responsibility of Care

Upon purchase, customers agree to assume full responsibility for the ongoing care of the plants. This includes, but is not limited to, appropriate watering, exposure to suitable light, and adherence to specific care instructions pertinent to each plant type.

8. Consent

By proceeding with this purchase, customers consent to all the terms and conditions stated above, confirming understanding and agreement to all stipulations mentioned.

These terms and conditions aim to ensure clarity, mutual understanding, and agreement between the seller and the customer to facilitate a smooth transaction and foster a positive customer experience.

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