Giant Olosapo Live Plants (Couepia Polyandra)

The Giant Olosapo Fruit (Couepia Polyandryis) represents a larger variety of Olosapo within the Chrysobalanaceae family, native to Mexico and Central America. These pickle-shaped, aromatic fruits complement other fruits like coconut, strawberries, and bananas. Olosapo, a rare edible fruit, displays a yellow to yellow-orange hue when ripe. Its flesh is fibrous, semi-dry, and loosely textured, akin to an egg yolk. Once ripe, it offers a mild flavor reminiscent of canistel and boasts a unique aromatic profile, combining hints of sweet potato, custard, eggnog, and burnt sugar. A single tree can yield hundreds of fruits in a season.

Olosapo is a valuable source of dietary fiber, aiding in digestion and body cleansing. These fruits also contain antioxidants that fortify the immune system, stimulate collagen production in the skin, and reduce inflammation. There are two varieties of Olosapo: the Giant Olosapo and the regular Olosapo. Commonly known as Zapote Amarillo, Baboon Cap, or Monkey Cap, its botanical name is Couepia Polyandry. The bloom time and fruiting period vary, typically taking 4-5 years for seedlings and 2-3 years for layered trees. Maintenance requirements for Olosapo are considered moderate.