Casimiroa edulis 'Suebelle'
Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade in Phoenix, especially while young. Avoid exposed western locations and reflected heat from walls or paving.
Water: Water deeply and regularly during hot weather, allowing the upper few inches of soil to dry between irrigations. Reduce watering in winter; avoid both prolonged drought and soggy soil.
Soil: Deep, well-drained soil enriched with compost. Slightly acidic to neutral soil is preferred; Phoenix’s alkaline soils may cause micronutrient deficiencies. Mulch the root zone, keeping mulch away from the trunk.
Mature size: Typically 10–20 feet tall and wide; can be maintained around 8–12 feet with regular selective pruning.
Bloom: Usually flowers in winter to spring, with additional flowering possible in favorable conditions. Its extended flowering and fruiting season is less predictable in Phoenix than in mild coastal climates.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen to semi-evergreen; may shed leaves during cold, drought, or heat stress.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with adequate warmth, moisture, and nutrition; slower under desert stress.