Jamaican Cherry Tree 45G

Jamaican Cherry Tree in 45-Gallon Pot available in Jupiter, FL.

Fast-growing, sweet-fruiting, and joyfully low-maintenance—the Jamaican Cherry Tree (Muntingia calabura), also known as Panama Berry or Strawberry Tree, is a tropical treat that delivers in both flavor and form. In a 45-gallon pot, this mature specimen is bursting with potential—ready to establish quickly and start producing its delicious, bite-sized red berries almost year-round in South Florida’s ideal climate.

A favorite among kids, pollinators, and rare fruit enthusiasts, this tree earns its place in any edible garden with fast growth, minimal fuss, and a consistent supply of sweet, strawberry-like fruit.

Care & Growing Info (Optimized for South Florida):

• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun. Needs at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily for the most consistent fruiting.

• Watering: Moderate watering required. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce once roots are well-established—tree becomes drought-tolerant with age.

• Soil: Extremely adaptable to poor or sandy soils, but prefers well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil. Enrich with compost for best growth.

• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fertilizer 2–3 times per year. Fast-growing habit means it appreciates regular feeding, especially during fruiting seasons.

• Growth Habit: Fast-growing, spreading tree with soft, pubescent leaves and delicate, white flowers. In a 45-gallon pot, this tree stands 7–10 feet tall, and can grow 20–30 feet when planted in the ground.

• Temperature: Suited for USDA Zones 10–11. Perfect for South Florida’s heat and humidity. Sensitive to frost—young trees should be protected during cold snaps.

• Maintenance: Very low. Prune to shape and manage height or spread. Responds well to trimming and will bounce back quickly.

Fruit Notes: Produces small, bright red berries with a sweet, cotton-candy-like flavor. Fruits are loved fresh off the tree, in smoothies, or used in jams. Extremely prolific and often fruits multiple times a year.

Ideal For:

• Tropical food forests

• Backyard orchards and edible hedges

• Kids’ gardens or beginner fruit growers

• Fast-growing shade trees with edible benefits

• Pollinator gardens and bird-friendly landscapes

Plant Classification:

• Scientific Name: Muntingia calabura

• Plant Type: Tropical fruiting tree

• Class: Dicot

• Growth Form: Spreading, fast-growing evergreen

• Container Size: 45-gallon pot

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