Sapodilla Tree (Chikoo)
Manilkara zapota – Tropical Fruit Tree (Chikoo / Naseberry)
- ✓ Exceptionally sweet, malty flavor with soft, brown sugar-like texture
- ✓ Medium to large round fruits with sandy-brown skin and caramel-colored flesh
- ✓ Perfect for hot climates across southern and central Pakistan
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Plant Details
Everything you need to know before you plant
Whether it takes 1 or 7 days, let your plant recover from its journey by placing it in gentle light and adding a little water — avoid overwatering, as too much water can harm the roots. It will perk up within a couple of days. Let us know if there are any major issues via the contact page.
For quicker fruiting, choose a grafted variety and grow in full sun with regular feeding. Trees in Karachi, Thatta, or Hyderabad can produce fruits within 3 years under ideal care.
Outdoor: In Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, or Multan, choose a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained soil. Chikoo trees love heat and don’t tolerate waterlogging. Add organic compost and mix with sandy loam to promote drainage. In Rahim Yar Khan and Sahiwal, raised beds are recommended in heavy clay soil.
Pot: Use a 16–20 inch deep pot with good drainage holes. Best for colder areas like Islamabad and Lahore, where the tree can be moved indoors in winter. Use a light potting mix with compost and coarse sand.
Water deeply but allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. During summer (May–August), water 2–3 times/week in hot areas like Sindh and southern Punjab. Reduce watering in winter, especially in cooler zones.
Feed with a balanced fruit fertilizer every 6-8 weeks from March to September. Apply well-rotted compost at the base twice a year. For yellowing leaves, use micronutrients like iron and magnesium.
Chikoo trees require minimal pruning. After harvesting, remove only dead or overlapping branches to improve air circulation. In windy zones like Turbat, pruning also helps maintain a low, compact shape.
Sapodilla is sensitive to frost. In Rawalpindi, Quetta, or Murree, grow in containers and bring indoors below 7°C. Young trees in ground should be wrapped in burlap or frost cloth during cold spells.
- ✓ Authentic Chikoo (Sapodilla) varieties selected for Pakistani climates
- ✓ Nursery-raised under hot conditions to ensure better fruiting and resilience
- ✓ Professionally propagated trees selected for dependable performance and healthy fruit yields
- ✓ Expert local guidance and care tips included with every order
About Sapodilla Tree (Chikoo)
Buy Sapodilla (Chikoo) Tree Online in Pakistan
The Sapodilla Tree, commonly known in Pakistan as Chikoo, is a beloved tropical fruit tree prized for its incredibly sweet, dessert-like fruit. The soft, brown flesh has a texture similar to ripe pear or fig, and a flavor that blends brown sugar, honey, and a hint of spice. A favorite in home gardens across Pakistan, it delivers high fruit yields and exceptional taste.
Chikoo trees are evergreen, hardy, and attractive, with glossy green leaves and rough, bark-like stems. They can grow into medium-sized shade trees and are also manageable in containers when young.
Where to Grow Chikoo in Pakistan
Sapodilla thrives in the hot, dry, and semi-humid regions of Pakistan, especially in Sindh (Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta), southern Punjab (Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur), and parts of Balochistan (Lasbela, Turbat). It also adapts well to areas like Multan, Sahiwal, and Dera Ghazi Khan, where winters are mild and summers are intense.
In cooler cities like Islamabad or Lahore, Chikoo can be grown in pots and moved indoors or into greenhouses during cold snaps. It requires full sun, warmth, and shelter from strong winds for best growth.
Bring home the rich, caramel-sweet flavor of Chikoo with your very own Sapodilla tree – perfectly suited for Pakistan’s warm climates!
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Sapodilla Tree (Chikoo) Size Guide
- Small - Good for starting in containers or home gardens
- Medium - More established, likely to fruit in 1-2 years
- Large - Mature tree, likely to bear fruit in current or next season
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Every plant is packed with care so it arrives alive and ready to thrive. If your plant arrives damaged or does not settle in within the first 15 days after delivery, contact us and we will provide a one-time replacement (delivery charges not included).
This guarantee does not cover plants that are not suited to your growing area. Not sure if a plant will work for your location? Talk to our plant experts before you order.
Delivery & Shipping
We dispatch from our nursery and deliver to your address across Pakistan.
- Free shipping on orders of PKR 50,000 and above
- For smaller orders, the shipping charge is shown at checkout
- Minimum order value is PKR 30,000
- We share tracking details once your order ships
Export and bulk orders are quoted individually. Use the Export & Bulk Inquiry button on this page.