Zapote negro mont's (Diospyros conzattii)

Family: Ebenaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Diospyros conzatti is a deciduous, tropical tree reaches about 10 m in height. It is found in Central America. The fruit is eaten raw and the wood is valuable. It is propagated by seeds.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw. An exquisite flavour. The fruit is about 4cm wide and 2cm long, containing 5 - 10 fairly large seeds. — An exquisite flavour.; The fruit is about 4cm wide and 2cm long, containing 5 - 10 fairly large seeds.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry tropical forest on coastal slopes. Also found at elevations between 220 - 2,200 metres altitude on slopes with pine-oak woodland; alder-oak forests and deciduous forests. (Zone 10)