{"product_id":"red-spanish-hog-plum-ciruela-jocote-rojo-mombin-tree","title":"Red Spanish\/Hog Plum, Ciruela, Jocote Rojo, Mombin Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Red Spanish Plum (Spondias purpurea), also known as Hog Plum, Ciruela, Jocote Rojo, or Mombin, is a fast-growing tropical fruit tree with a distinctive dormancy cycle, bearing flowers and tangy fruit directly on its branches.\u003c\/strong\u003e Propagated by cuttings and grown in Homestead, Florida, it ships in a 3-gallon container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spondias purpurea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown from cuttings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular; well-drained, moisture-retaining soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-gallon, about 6 to 12 months old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruiting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically begins in 1 to 2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edible tropical fruit tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall and large subtropical gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGardeners who enjoy a seasonal dormancy and spring bloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh eating and culinary use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen fruit in East Indian cuisine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fast-growing, attractive landscape tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in well-drained, fertile soil that retains moisture, in full sun to partial shade. The tree sheds its leaves in winter and awakens in spring, producing blossoms that give way to fruit in roughly 45 to 60 days. Water regularly in the growing season, feed with a balanced fertilizer, and prune to maintain shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plums are delicious and tangy, enjoyed fresh when ripe or eaten while still green, as is popular in East Indian cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Everglades Farm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverglades Farm grows its Red Spanish Plum trees in Homestead, Florida, where the subtropical climate supports robust growth and fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everglades Farm","offers":[{"title":"12-18 inches \u0026 1-gal","offer_id":51042519122198,"sku":"RED-SPANISH-#1-1.5FT","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2-3 feet \u0026 3-gal","offer_id":51042519154966,"sku":"RED-SPANISH-#3-3FT","price":62.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 feet \u0026 3-gal","offer_id":51042519187734,"sku":"RED-SPANISH-#3-4FT","price":79.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 feet \u0026 7-gal","offer_id":51042519220502,"sku":"RED-SPANISH-#7-4FT","price":119.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/Hog.jpg?v=1771382011","url":"https:\/\/madelines.co\/products\/red-spanish-hog-plum-ciruela-jocote-rojo-mombin-tree","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}