The original tree grew from a seed planted on the property of Remi D. Choquette Sr. in Miami, Florida,[1] in January 1929,[2] and was likely the result of a cross between Guatemalan and West Indian types.

'Choquette' bore large fruit of good eating quality in large quantities and had good disease resistance, and thus became a major cultivar.

'Choquette' trees are planted in the collections of the USDA's germplasm repository in Miami,[3][4][5] the University of Florida's Tropical Research and Education Center in Homestead, Florida,[6] and the Miami-Dade Fruit and Spice Park, also in Homestead.

[7] The fruit is very large, averaging 30–40 ounces (850–1100 grams) in weight, with an oval shape is glossy, smooth, green skin.

In Florida, the fruit mature from October to January.