Chiku

Planting and care

Despite its temperature tolerance, if you want to grow a sapodilla tree in a less than semi-tropical area, it would be prudent to either grow it in a greenhouse or as a container plant that can be moved to a protected area in case of inclement weather.

Caring for Chiku

• Sapodilla can grow to more than 30 m (98 ft) tall with an average trunk diameter of 1.5 m (4.9 ft). The average height of cultivated specimens, however, is usually between 9 and 15 m (30 and 49 ft) with a trunk diameter not exceeding 50 cm (20 in).It is wind-resistant and the bark is rich in a white,

gummy latex called chicle. The ornamental leaves are medium green and glossy. They are alternate, elliptic to ovate, 7 to 15 cm long, with an entire margin.

Typical uses of Chiku

Special features:

Culinary use: Leaves,fruit

Ornamental use: The plant is used for ornamental purpose

Medicinal use: Milkshake for Hair,

References

• http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/sapodilla-trees/growing-sapodilla-fruit.htm

http://www.flowersofindia.net/risearch/search.php?query= Chiku, Chikku,&stpos=0&stype=AND