Mamey Sapote (Pouteria Sapota) is a perennial tree in the Sapotaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Pouteria sapota is a large, evergreen fruit tree native to Central America, grown for its large, sweet, reddish fruit known as mamey sapote.