Botanical Characteristics:

• Scientific Name: Manilkara zapota (the same as regular sapota)
• Common Name: Black Sapota, Black Chikoo, Sapodilla
• Family: Sapotaceae
• Origin: Native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, but now widely cultivated in tropical regions, including India and parts of Southeast Asia.

2. Tree Features:

• Size: The Black Sapota tree is typically medium to large in size, growing up to 20 meters (66 feet) tall, but often pruned to a manageable height for cultivation.
• Leaves: The leaves are dark green, glossy, and elliptical in shape.
• Flowers: The tree produces small, white to pale pink flowers that bloom in clusters, followed by the development of fruit.
• Branches: The branches are strong and can support the weight of the heavy fruit when ripe.