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Sapodilla “Morena” (Manilkara zapota) 3G

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Sapodilla “Morena” (Manilkara zapota) 3G
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Introducing the Sapodilla "Morena" (Manilkara zapota) - A Tropical Delight for Your Garden! 🌿🌞

At GreenDreams, we bring you the Sapodilla "Morena," a tropical treasure that will transform your garden into a lush paradise. Dive into the details of this exotic beauty and discover why it's a must-have addition to your collection.

Ships in 3 - gallon containers.

Growth Habits:

  • Typically reaches an average mature height of 25 to 40 feet. This compact and evergreen beauty is perfect for adding a touch of tropical elegance to your garden while maintaining a manageable size. Whether you're cultivating a lush outdoor paradise or incorporating it into your ornamental landscaping, the Morena's moderate height makes it an ideal choice for various garden spaces.

Growing Zones:

  • Flourishes in USDA zones 10-11, making it an ideal choice for subtropical climates.

Flavor Profile:

  • Texture: Smooth and creamy.
  • Taste: A delectable blend of honey and pear, offering a unique tropical experience.
  • Fruit's Flesh & Skin: Silky, sweet flesh enclosed in a thin, brown skin.

Culinary Uses & Applications:

  • Perfect for fresh consumption.
  • Ideal for desserts, salads, and tropical-inspired dishes.

Fruiting Habits:

  • Volume: Moderate yield per season.
  • Season: Primarily fruits in late spring to early summer.
  • Boosting Fruit Set: Provide well-draining soil and ample sunlight.

Medicinal Uses & Nutritional Profile:

  • Rich in vitamins and minerals.
  • Traditionally used for digestive health.

Historical & Folklore Tidbits:

  • Sapodilla, revered for centuries, holds a special place in tropical folklore.
  • Its name "Morena" reflects the sweet and dark nature of its fruits.

Industry Uses & Applications:

  • Valued in the cosmetic industry for its natural sweetness in skincare products.

History & Cultivar Journey:

  • Originating from Central America, Morena's journey to your garden is steeped in tropical history.
  • It entered the market as a testament to the exotic and unique.

Appeal of the Plant:

  • Distinctive leaf patterns and evergreen beauty.
  • Sturdy trunk, showcasing resilience against the elements.

Planting & Care Guide:

Ornamental Landscaping:

  • Ideal for creating a tropical oasis in your garden.

Best Practices:

  • Choose well-draining soil for optimal growth.
  • Plant at the same depth as the container, ensuring firm soil packing.

Indoor Care:

  • While primarily an outdoor plant, Morena can thrive indoors with adequate sunlight.

Ideal for:

  • Tropical garden enthusiasts seeking unique flavors and aesthetics.

Not Ideal for:

  • Cold climate regions outside USDA zones 10-11.

Unearth the allure of the Sapodilla "Morena" and elevate your garden experience. Embrace the tropics with GreenDreams, where quality meets botanical splendor! 🌳🌺

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE PURCHASING LIVE PLANTS:
*Please be advised that our online store selections are NOT available for pickup at our retail location in Spring Hill, Florida.

Inventory for our online store is located at a separate facility and are priced and handled exclusively for packaging & shipping.
Click here to learn more about our Spring Hill, FL retail nursery location
, including countless more nursery selections ready for pickup - larger sizes and wider variety of plants not suitable for nationwide delivery.
 

1. Shipping Stress: Transportation can be stressful for plants, particularly when they spend several days in a confined, dark environment. It’s common for plants to experience leaf drop during this period. Rest assured, most plants typically recover quickly and thrive with minimal aftercare. However, some may need extra attention, love, and care, requiring appropriate watering and exposure to gentle light post-unboxing.
 

2. Potential Physical Damage: Despite our dedicated efforts to ensure that your plants are securely packaged, they may incur damage during shipping and handling by UPS. Rest assured, our shipping team is committed to packing your selections with utmost care and precision to minimize any potential harm.

  • For significant box damage, please reach out to UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.

  • For minor damages, such as a broken branch or stem, we advise allowing the plant time to recover and regenerate with proper care and attention.
     

3. Long-Distance Shipping Considerations: Orders shipped over long distances, particularly to the western US, may take 3 - 5 business days to arrive due to various factors, including agricultural inspections in Arizona, California, and Texas. Such extended transit times can be particularly challenging for tender, young plants, affecting their quality due to prolonged confinement.

  • We take additional measures during packaging to facilitate a swift recovery of the plants upon unboxing.

  • Initial extra care and attention might be required over the first few weeks post-transport.
     

For further guidance, kindly review our detailed policies on returns and refunds, as well as our comprehensive plant care guide. We appreciate your understanding and patience in nurturing your new plants.

 

🌿 Important Shipping Information

Please take a moment to review our shipping protocols designed to ensure your plants arrive in optimal condition.

  • Countdown Clock: At the top of our online store, you'll notice a countdown clock. This tool helps communicate our weekly shipping schedule, providing clarity on when you can expect your orders to be dispatched.

  • Shipping Schedule: Our nursery, located in the heart of Central Florida, ships orders once weekly, every Monday. This is a strategic decision to prevent packages from being stationary over the weekends, ensuring that our plants travel as swiftly as possible across the country, even reaching as far as California.

  • Shipping Method: At present, we offer ground shipping rates to meet various needs while maintaining the well-being of our plants during transit.

  • Our Dedicated Team: We are a boutique nursery with a passionate team. Our members wear many hats, contributing to shipping, nursery operations, and engaging in valuable local projects. As we blossom and expand, rest assured that enhancing and streamlining our processes remains a priority to serve you better

 

 

 

Terms and Conditions for Purchasing Live Plants

1. Understanding of Shipping Stress

By purchasing live plants from our store, the customer acknowledges that transportation can be stressful for plants. It is common for plants to undergo leaf drop or experience other temporary issues during shipping. However, it is understood that most plants recover quickly with adequate care and attention post-shipping.

2. Awareness of Potential Physical Damage

Customers acknowledge that despite our best efforts in packaging, there may be occurrences of damage during shipping and handling. For substantial damages to the package, customers agree to contact UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.

3. Acknowledgement of Long-Distance Shipping Considerations

Customers recognize that shipments, especially those directed to the western US, may be subjected to longer shipping durations of 3-5 business days. Customers agree to provide necessary care to the plants, recognizing that the quality of the plants may be affected due to prolonged shipping times.

4. Agreement with Shipping Information and Schedule

Customers, by making a purchase, have reviewed and agreed upon our shipping protocols and schedules. They acknowledge the presence of a countdown clock on the website and our once-weekly shipping policy every Monday, recognizing the rationale behind avoiding weekend layovers for the plants.

5.Extreme Weather Conditions

Customers acknowledge that our store is not responsible for damage or loss of live plants due to extreme weather conditions during transit and delivery. This includes exposure to cold or freezing temperatures during the winter months and extreme heat during the summer. We provide tracking information when orders are processed every Monday to ensure customers are aware of the delivery schedule. It is the customer's responsibility to prevent packages from being left outside in conditions that may cause damage. Our store does not accept responsibility for any adverse effects caused by weather conditions beyond our control.

6. No Refund Policy

Customers agree that refunds are only processed under exceptional circumstances. Our store will not be held responsible for poor plant choices relative to location suitability, extreme conditions during and/or post-shipment, and improper post-purchase plant care.

7. Responsibility of Care

Upon purchase, customers agree to assume full responsibility for the ongoing care of the plants. This includes, but is not limited to, appropriate watering, exposure to suitable light, and adherence to specific care instructions pertinent to each plant type.

8. Consent

By proceeding with this purchase, customers consent to all the terms and conditions stated above, confirming understanding and agreement to all stipulations mentioned.

These terms and conditions aim to ensure clarity, mutual understanding, and agreement between the seller and the customer to facilitate a smooth transaction and foster a positive customer experience.

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