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To the new beginnings!
Philemon the cat discovering a new shenanigans
🍷 To the new beginnings!
"Celebrate endings - for they precede new beginnings." - Jonathan Lockwood Huie
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"Celebrate endings - for they precede new beginnings." - Jonathan Lockwood Huie
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Why everyones falling for the Hog Plum - the tropical fruit tree that does it all!
Hog Plum tree (Spondias purpurea)
🍅 Why everyone's falling for the Hog Plum - the tropical fruit tree that does it all!
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- ♦️The Hog Plum tree (Spondias purpurea), that you saw blooming in March, set the fruit by May and now in July - it's finally ripening at TopTropicals garden, and wow, what a crop!
- ♦️Also known as Jocote, Spanish Plum, or Purple Mombin, this fast-growing tropical tree is a superstar in the garden. It explodes with bright flowers right on bare branches in spring, then follows up with juicy, plum-like fruits that smell amazing and taste even better.
- ♦️The fruits are super versatile - eat them fresh, cook them down with sugar, pickle them green, or even make a spread like apple butter. You can even cook the young leaves for a tangy side dish.
- ♦️It grows fast, fruits early, and does great in all kinds of soil. Want a living fence that feeds you? This is it.
- ♦️And it's not just tasty - Hog Plum is packed with vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants. It’s refreshing, great for digestion, and may even help with blood pressure and blood sugar.
- ♦️ If mango is king, Hog Plum is definitely next in line!
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- ▫️ Hog Plum health benefits
- ▫️ This is how the flowers of a Hog Plum look like
- ▫️ The Hog Plum tree fruit
- ▫️ What fruit tree is full of fruit year around
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🔥 Featured: 7-Gal Royal Poinciana
Bigger Tree, Bolder Start
Our 7-gal Royal Poinciana (Delonix regia) is the real deal. Carefully trimmed for strong branching, and ready to burst with tropical growth. Unlike smaller 3-gal plants, this tree already has a well-developed root system, woody trunk, and structural shape. It's ready to anchor your landscape or patio with presence.
While we trim it for safe shipping, this does not set the tree back — in fact, it encourages new lateral growth and canopy development. You’ll see fast recovery and faster flowering in the seasons ahead.
This tree is perfect for:
- Creating instant tropical curb appeal
- Adding shade and structure in a small space
- Getting a head start on future blooms — it matures faster than small plants
Even if you're not in Florida, this 7-gal size brings the bold look of the Tropics — and yes, we'll ship it to you!
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🌱 Bigger Trees, Bigger Benefits
Why Choose a 15 or 25-Gal Tree?
These are not starter trees — they’re mature, fruiting specimens that give you a head start in your garden or orchard. You’ll enjoy faster harvests, fuller canopies, and a more immediate impact on your landscape.
Top Reasons to Choose a Bigger Tree:
- Already fruiting – enjoy your own mangos or avocados right away
- Pre-trained and shaped for strong structure and balanced growth
- Instant results in the yard – no years of waiting
- Thicker trunks and stronger roots make transplanting easier
We make it easy for Florida gardeners:
- Pickup available at two South Florida locations
- Local delivery and installation services offered – just ask!
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Did you know that cannonballs grow on a tree? The Marvelous Cannonball Tree
Did you know that cannonballs grow on a tree? The Marvelous Cannonball Tree.
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All for one and one for all
Gutalin (a.k.a. Google the Cat), Jacques and Klaksa at TopTropicals
🐈 All for one and one for all
"All for one and one for all!" - Alexandre Dumas, The Three Musketeers
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"All for one and one for all!" - Alexandre Dumas, The Three Musketeers
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The fastest vine to cover a fence - everyone asks about it
Thunbergia laurifolia - Blue Sky vine
💙 The fastest vine to cover a fence - everyone asks about it
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- 🔵 If you need a beautiful vine to cover your fence quickly - plant Thunbergia laurifolia, Thunbergia grandiflora - Blue Sky vine, Blue Trumpet Vine, Scrambling sky flower.
- 🔵 This vigorous tropical climber explodes with 3-inch trumpet-shaped blossoms in a shade of blue so vivid, it looks unreal. In just one season, it can cover a fence, trellis, or arbor with lush green foliage and long cascading chains of flowers.
- 🔵 Once established, it blooms heavily from fall through spring, creating a waterfall of sky blue that feels cool and soothing even in the heat. It's not just a pretty face either - its fast growth makes it ideal for quickly creating privacy, shade, or a living screen.
- 🔵 Thrives in heat and humidity, low-maintenance once established
- 🔵 Dramatic focal point, pollinator magnet, and conversation piece! And if blue isn't your color, the rare white version, Thunbergia grandiflora Alba, offers the same performance in pure ivory tones.
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Put it into practice
James Coconuts the Cat
😰 Put it into practice
"Knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice." - Anton Chekhov
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"Knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice." - Anton Chekhov
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What is better - Lychee or Longan?
Longan - Euphoria longana - tastes a lot like Lychee
🍊What is better - Lychee or Longan?
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- 🟠 What is more productive than a lychee tree and just as delicious? The Longan tree - Euphoria longana.
- 🟠 This fast-growing beauty is a breeze to care for and starts fruiting early. Longan produces clusters of sweet, juicy fruit with crisp skin and fragrant white flesh that tastes a lot like lychee - some even say better!
- 🟠 It's tougher too: more wind-resistant, less fussy about soil and water, and fruits more regularly than its famous cousin. You can keep it compact with pruning or grow it in a container.
- 🟠 If you want a tropical fruit tree thats reliable, prolific, and packed with flavor, Longan is the one to grow!
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