Spondias purpurea (Purple Mombin) - Video 2

Botanical name: Spondias purpurea

Common names: Purple Mombin, Hog Plum, Ciruela, Jocote

Family: Anacardiaceae

Origin: Central America

Hardiness: 30°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersEdible plantDeciduous plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
Spondias purpurea
The Hog Plum tree (Spondias purpurea) blooms with small, red flowers that grow directly on the stems of the tree, a unique feature known as cauliflory.


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