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Silas Woods
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Silas Woods is a named Florida sapodilla cultivar kept in collector and commercial-small lists—fruit quality aimed at sweet soft dessert flesh with dependable subtropical performance. Skin brown; seeds classic black. Enthusiasts trade scions of such heritage Florida names. Ripen fully; serve spooned. Compare with Tikal and Prolific in local trials. Protect young trees from rare freezes. Specialty markets appreciate named chico stories.
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CollectorDessert FleshFloridaFlorida HeritageHeritageNamedSoftSweet
History
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Silas Woods was recognised among Florida sapodilla selections.
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Collectors maintained Silas Woods in South Florida.
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Rare fruit councils listed Silas Woods in cultivar tables.
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Silas Woods remained a heritage Florida sapodilla name.