Mamey – Magaña

Mamey – Magaña

The Mamey ‘Magaña’ is a specific variety of the Mamey Sapote fruit ( Pouteria sapota ). 

Here’s a summary including its growing zone:

1. Mamey Sapote:

• A tropical fruit tree native to Central America and Mexico, producing large, sweet, and flavorful fruit.
• The fruit has a reddish-orange flesh with a unique flavor, often compared to a combination of pumpkin, sweet potato, and almond.
• It’s a popular fruit in Latin American and Caribbean cultures, used in desserts, smoothies, and milkshakes. 

2. ‘Magaña’ Variety:

• A commercially important Mamey variety in Florida, known for its larger size (2-4 lbs) and slightly pointed, elliptic shape.
• It has a thick, cake-like texture and a deep orange to reddish-orange flesh when ripe.
• Magaña fruits are ready to harvest when they are very soft and slightly wrinkled. 

3. Growing Zone:

• Mamey Sapote trees, including the ‘Magaña’ variety, are best suited for USDA plant hardiness zones 10a-11b.
• These zones provide the warm, frost-free or nearly frost-free conditions that the tree requires.
• Young trees can be damaged by temperatures below 32°F (0°C), while mature trees may tolerate brief periods down to 28°F (-2.2°C). 

In essence: The Mamey ‘Magaña’ is a large, flavorful Mamey Sapote variety that thrives in warm, tropical or subtropical climates, specifically USDA zones 10a-11b.