Yellow Spanish/Hog Plum, Ciruela, Jocote Amarillo, Tree

The Yellow Spanish Plum (Hog Plum, Ciruela, Jocote Amarillo, Mombin) is a fast-growing tropical fruit tree with a distinctive dormancy cycle, bearing flowers and fruit directly on its branches. Propagated by cuttings and grown in Homestead, Florida, it ships in a 3-gallon container.

At a glance

• Variety: Yellow Spanish Plum / Jocote Amarillo (Spondias)
• Propagation: Grown from cuttings
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Water: Regular; well-drained soil
• Container: 3-gallon, about 6 to 12 months old
• Fruiting: Typically begins in 1 to 2 years
• Type: Edible tropical fruit tree

Best for

• Subtropical gardens, small and large
• Gardeners who enjoy a seasonal dormancy and spring bloom
• Fresh eating and culinary use
• Green fruit in East Indian cooking
• A fast-growing landscape tree

How to grow

Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade and water regularly. The tree sheds its leaves and goes dormant in winter, then bursts into flower in spring, with fruit following in roughly 45 to 60 days.

Flavor profile

The plums are versatile, enjoyed as fresh fruit when ripe or picked while green to enhance East Indian cooking.

About Everglades Farm

Everglades Farm grows its Yellow Spanish Plum trees in Homestead, Florida, where the subtropical climate supports rapid growth and reliable fruiting.