Black Sapote Tree Seedling (Diospyros nigra)Chocolate Pudding Fruit Tree Common Names: Black Sapote Tree, Chocolate Pudding Fruit Tree, Zapote Negro Tree, Tropical Persimmon Tree Family: Ebenaceae Origin: Mexico, Central America Black Sapote (Diospyros digyna), also known as the Chocolate Pudding Fruit, is a tropical fruit tree prized for its unique fruit that has a rich, sweet flavor and a creamy, pudding like texture. This seedling grown variety of Black Sapote is an excellent addition to any