The atemoya is deciduous. It drops its leaves in winter and grows like a race horse in the spring.

The sapodillas put out new growth during the winter.

Jeff

Hi Jeff

I have a Hasya sapodilla that been on the ground for almost 2 years and has been flowering non stop for the last year but it hasn't set any fruits. It has been growing steadily but nothing spectacular. Can I expect this tree to accelerate its growth rate after its second year on the ground like an avocado tree?

JF

Yep. It does take a couple of years for the sapodilla to root out and really start growing. Their root system is not that vigorous.

Jeff

that's good to hear...maybe it will set some fruits this summer.

Thanks
JF