Black Sapote (Chocolate Pudding Fruit) - Bernicker Temperate Climate Plants As the fruit develops it

As the fruit develops it is brilliant red and each segment of the young fruit produces a vivid purple flower

Capable of withstanding temperatures as chilling as -10°F (-23°C)

Mulching: Apply organic mulch around the base of the tree to help retain soil moisture

yet it’s cold hardy and can be grown in temperate climates from coast to coast

Potting: Can be container-grown but requires large pots to accommodate the extensive root system

Black Sapote (Chocolate Pudding Fruit) - Bernicker Temperate Climate Plants As the fruit develops itBlack Sapote (Diospyros nigra) Black sapote Bernicker is a prolific producer , a medium to large fruit with few seeds, sweet and creamy and excellent quality. The black sapote is a fantastic fruit and highly sought after. There's a clue as to the reason for the excitement surrounding black sapote in its nickname, 'chocolate pudding fruit'. The ripe flesh of black sapote certainly does look like chocolate mousse and has virtually the same texture too.