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"Gigantia sapodilla"
« on: August 03, 2015, 07:20:58 PM »
I bought a gigantia sapodilla tree 15 gallon and I was wondering if anyone has one that's bearing fruit or if they have ever tried the fruit? All I know is its supposed to be large and very sweet.

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Re: "Gigantia sapodilla"
« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2015, 08:02:18 PM »
Never heard of it.  The largest local selection for Sapodilla that I have encountered is the Oxcutzcab or as it is known locally, the OX.  Its been around since the 1990's,is quite large and very sweet.
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Re: "Gigantia sapodilla"
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2015, 08:15:45 PM »
Gingantea was named by Gary Zill/ ZHPP.   It was released about 3 years ago or so.  From what i remember, the fruits flesh color is red.  I dont know anyone who has fruited it in the yard yet.  I know someone who planted one on release and will see what his is doing.  Fruit size is large from what i saw.  New growth has a striking brighter red color.
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Re: "Gigantia sapodilla"
« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2015, 08:28:38 PM »
Yes I planted mine about 2 months ago and there's been tons of new growth and it's all rose pink in color if I knew how to upload pics on phone I could share plus when I got it had couple of immature fruits drop but now flowing like crazy.

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Re: "Gigantia sapodilla"
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Re: "Gigantia sapodilla"
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Re: "Gigantia sapodilla"
« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2015, 09:33:14 PM »
I for one would be very interested to know about how productive this sapodilla variety (Gigantia) is, in comparison to common/popular varieties such as 'Tikal.'
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Re: "Gigantia sapodilla"
« Reply #7 on: August 03, 2015, 09:57:31 PM »
Be very care when staking a tree like that.  Let me restate that, I dont recommend staking a tree like thst.  You may very well wind up with the top of tge tree snapped off at the uppermost "tie".  I highly recommend placing the stake snug up against the trunk and tying the trunk to the stake in equal increments.
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Re: "Gigantia sapodilla"
« Reply #8 on: August 04, 2015, 08:07:16 PM »
Yes thanks for that I thought it was good but I just removed them the tree is very sturdy I don't even think I needed to have it staked unlike other fruit trees I've bought.

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Re: "Gigantia sapodilla"
« Reply #9 on: August 05, 2015, 12:54:48 PM »
This cultivar in very ornamental!

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Re: "Gigantia sapodilla"
« Reply #10 on: August 05, 2015, 08:47:43 PM »
Be very care when staking a tree like that.  Let me restate that, I dont recommend staking a tree like thst.  You may very well wind up with the top of tge tree snapped off at the uppermost "tie". I highly recommend placing the stake snug up against the trunk and tying the trunk to the stake in equal increments.

I don't think staking the tree snug up against the trunk is always the best way to go. I've seen trees from nurseries that have been staked too closely never develop a strong trunk.

To develop a stronger root system and trunk, it's better to allow some "shaking" when staked.

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Re: "Gigantia sapodilla"
« Reply #11 on: August 05, 2015, 08:51:58 PM »
beautiful tree, hope it produces lots of delicious fruit for you very soon.

i know it seems counterintuitive, but I'd cut that tree almost in half!  or at least cut it back by 1/3.

it will branch out very nicely.

I'd recommend keeping the tree pruned regularly to keep the fruit within reach..and to keep the tree from getting too large!

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