Muntingia calabura (Strawberry tree) - Video 1

Botanical name: Muntingia calabura

Common names: Strawberry tree, Jam tree, Jamaican / Singapore / Panama cherry, Cotton Candy Berry, Calabura, Manzanil

Family: Elaeocarpaceae

Origin: Tropical America, Pacific islands

USDA Zone: 10-11

Large tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWhite, off-white flowersEdible plantEthnomedical plant.
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Muntingia calabura (Strawberry tree) with red fruit, green leaves, and white flower close up

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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
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Grown in
6-10"/1-3 gal pot, large plant
4 Plants in stock
$49.95
Muntingia calabura (Strawberry tree) with white flowers and yellow round fruit in close up.

Rare Yellow fruit variety of Strawberry tree.
Want a fruit tree that will produce for you right away? That's the one. Strawberry tree, jam tree, Cotton Candy berry, Jamaican Cherry. One of the most profuse and rewarding fruiting trees! From spring to fall, you will harvest 2 crops a day once the plant is established, in full sun and has enough water. Drought tolerant, but needs regular watering to establish. Easy to grow, fast growing tree, requires almost no care. Sensitive to freeze. Grows well in containers.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster

Grown in
10"/3 gal pot, large plant
1 Plant in stock
Last one
$49.95