One last tree

[skhan]

I have one more spot in my yard for a fruit tree. (until I give in and find one more)

Currently I have 11 mangoes, 3 atemoyas (lisa, gefner), custard apple, soursop, 2 Jackfruit, lemon, ice cream bean, 2 malay apple, guava, abiu, and starapple.
Also have spots picked out for an avocado, starfruit, lychee, mulberry and Jaboticaba

The last spot can hold a tree around 10ft wide and high.
I would prefer to have a fruit tree that doesn't produce in mango season.

I've gone through various lists of fruits but nothing is seems to be jumping out. Annona are always nice but don't know much about rollinia or ilama and haven't tasted them.
Do anyone have a suggestion?

[bsbullie]

Green sapote, Ross Sapote, red lime, sapodilla (Alano)...i see you have no Barbados Cherry or Surinam Cherry.

[zands]

Canistel will produce in winter. I see one with a smaller summer crop too. I have none planted but have it in a pot....going into the ground as soon as I get inspiration about where to put it. Fairchild #2 version of Canistel.

[bsbullie]

Canistel  will produce both a summer and winter crop.  Summer crop is not light.  Have a friend with a mature Trompo and he has harvested over 300 lbs in the last month and there are still more on the tree.

[skhan]

Rob, Zands
Thanks for the suggestions.
My father has a big sapodilla tree and Barbados cherry tree so I have more than i know what to do with.
As for canistel, the ones I've eaten taste nice but i can't see myself eaten it out of hand. Definitely would work in smoothie. Are all varieties usually as dry as a cooked egg yolk?
Haven't heard of red lime ,i'll check that out when i go to Excalibur.

[franciscu]

As soon as I read your post my Ross sapote sprang to mind as a suggestion. I LOVE those things in smoothies -- tastes kinda like egg nog, if that appeals to you. The fruit is ready to pick in the November time frame if I remember correctly.

[bsbullie]

Rob, Zands
Thanks for the suggestions.
My father has a big sapodilla tree and Barbados cherry tree so I have more than i know what to do with.
As for canistel, the ones I've eaten taste nice but i can't see myself eaten it out of hand. Definitely would work in smoothie. Are all varieties usually as dry as a cooked egg yolk?
Haven't heard of red lime ,i'll check that out when i go to Excalibur.

No, Fairchild 2 and Trompo are pretty moist.  Ross seems to be the most moist.  I actually have a really nice Ross Sapote that is compact and well shaped in a 15 gal that I am looking to sell.  PM me if interested.  Canistel/Ross Sapote also have health benefits:

"Nutritional Value of Egg FruitAccording to an analysis conducted at Havana’s Laboratorio FIM de Nutricion, 100g of egg fruit contains the following values:

138.8kcal
60.6g Moisture
1.68g Protein
.13g Fat
36.69g Carbs
.10g Fiber
.90g Ash
26.5mg Calcium
37.3mg Phosphorous
.92mg Iron
.32mg Carotene
.17mg Thiamine
.01mg Riboflavin
3.72mg Niacin
58.1mg Ascorbic Acid
28mg Tryptophan
13mg Methionine

85mg Lysine

Health Benefits of Egg FruitLike other orange-colored fruits, eggfruit is high in beta-carotene. This nutrient protects eyes, gives hair its lustrous sheen, and maintains glowing skin. Additionally, carotenoids fight cancers, age related degeneration, depression, headaches, heartburn, and high blood pressure.

One serving of eggfruit provides a good quantity of iron, a mineral essential for blood health due to its ability to facilitate proper oxygen circulation. Iron also promotes good memory, stable energy levels and overall strength."

[skhan]

Again thanks to all for the suggestions.
I'll give the ross sapote a shot.
Is there anything special about growing the tree i should know?

[bsbullie]

Again thanks to all for the suggestions.
I'll give the ross sapote a shot.
Is there anything special about growing the tree i should know?

Nope, very easy.

[naturelover]

Again thanks to all for the suggestions.
I'll give the ross sapote a shot.
Is there anything special about growing the tree i should know?

Nope, very easy.

Growth rate is slow... fyi

[johnb51]

You don't have annona squamosa.  I've tasted some almost as good as cherimoya.

[bsbullie]

Again thanks to all for the suggestions.
I'll give the ross sapote a shot.
Is there anything special about growing the tree i should know?

Nope, very easy.

Growth rate is slow... fyi

Not that slow for me, at least as far as canistels go...on par with most other canistels.  They should not be compared to mangoes in terms of growth rate (they are "slow" when compared to most mangoes).

[franciscu]

Again thanks to all for the suggestions.
I'll give the ross sapote a shot.
Is there anything special about growing the tree i should know?

Nope, very easy.

Growth rate is slow... fyi

Not that slow for me, at least as far as canistels go...on par with most other canistels.  They should not be compared to mangoes in terms of growth rate (they are "slow" when compared to most mangoes).

We planted our Ross sapote about 5 years ago -- 3-4 feet tall. First year vegetative growth, no fruit. Second year, more growth, a couple of fruit. Third year, less growth, maybe a dozen fruit. Fourth year, very moderate growth, 30+ fruit. This year, slight growth, tree looks very healthy, no problems, 70 fruit set on tree as of last counting. Tree is about 10 tall now. Pretty tree.

[bsbullie]

Again thanks to all for the suggestions.
I'll give the ross sapote a shot.
Is there anything special about growing the tree i should know?

Nope, very easy.

Growth rate is slow... fyi

Not that slow for me, at least as far as canistels go...on par with most other canistels.  They should not be compared to mangoes in terms of growth rate (they are "slow" when compared to most mangoes).

We planted our Ross sapote about 5 years ago -- 3-4 feet tall. First year vegetative growth, no fruit. Second year, more growth, a couple of fruit. Third year, less growth, maybe a dozen fruit. Fourth year, very moderate growth, 30+ fruit. This year, slight growth, tree looks very healthy, no problems, 70 fruit set on tree as of last counting. Tree is about 10 tall now. Pretty tree.

Sounds like a very nice tree.