Sapodilla

An evergreen tree that is native to Central America, southern Mexico, and the Caribbean, is known by many names including sapodilla, sapote, chicozapote, chico, chicle, naseberry, and nispero. With a diameter of 4-8 cm (2-3 in), the fruit is a sizable berry. Its flesh ranges in color from pale yellow to earthy brown and has a grainy texture that is similar to a fully ripened pear. Typically, there are one to six seeds in each fruit.
The fruit is known for its incredibly sweet and malty taste. When unripe, the fruit is hard and contains high levels of saponin, which can make the mouth feel dry due to its astringent properties that are similar to tannins.

These trees are only able to thrive in consistently warm, tropical climates and are highly susceptible to death in the event of freezing temperatures. It typically takes between five to eight years for sapodilla trees to begin producing fruit after germination. While the trees yield fruit twice per year, they may continue to flower throughout the year.