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Mombin/Hogplum/Jocote Tree Red Fruit in a 3 Gallon Container. The trees go dormant in the winter and drop all of their leaves. As spring begins to break the trees begin to flower, and the fruit follows in 45-60 days. The fruit and flower of the hog plum occur right on the branches as opposed to hanging from the tips. They are usually eaten as fresh fruit or pickled green and eaten in East Indian cooking. The fruit are sweet unlike store bought plums.

Indulge in the luxury of home-grown, caramel-flavored Abiu fruits with our ready-to-plant trees. Thriving in subtropical regions and known for its creamy texture, the Abiu Tree is a gourmet addition to any garden. Our trees are cultivated for resilience and abundant fruiting, ensuring you get a bountiful harvest each season. • Pulp has a smooth creamy texture with a taste described as similar to caramel flan. • Considered a delicacy and often used in ice cream and other desserts • Good source of calcium, phosphorous, vitamin A, & vitamin C • Native to Amazon region of northwest Brazil • Will thrive in subtropical conditions (USDA Growing Zones 4-9 Patio / Zones 10-14 Outdoors) • Full sun and frequent watering .

Sapodilla Tree Grafted in a 3 Gallon Container. Sapodilla also called chiku or Naseberry, Nispero, Sapote have an exquisite flavor that tastes like a pear that has been soaked in brown sugar. Recent selections of improved varieties have a very fine texture and incredibly large fruit size. The fruit are most often eaten fresh, but they rnare great in milk shakes and cooked dishes as well. The fruit size and tree size can vary according to variety, but rnall varieties begin to bear at one to two years of age. Great taste, almost like brown sugar fruit usually cost $4-$5 a piece making this tree a great value.

Noni Tree in a 3 Gallon Container. Noni is a medicinal fruit that is professed to combat nearly every ailment of the body from cancer to allergies. Most notable is the fruit’s detoxifying juice which lowers blood pressure, regulates menstruation, and wards off infection. There are literally hundreds of scientific studies and testimonials published on various websites that tout the fruits healing powers. They can be container grown or planted as a specimen, and the trees begin fruiting at just one year of age. Great value since the tree fruits year round, one tree can provide a steady supply of noni, and noni juice can cost upwards of $20 per bottle. Also can be grown virtually anywhere in a container so can be enjoyed even in cold climates.

Tamarind Tree in a 3 Gallon Container. The tamarind is a graceful stately tree commonly found in the south Florida landscape and growing wild along Central American roadsides. The fruit hang in clusters peapod like legumes typically six to eight inches long. The fruit is eaten fresh, in candies, and in sauces. In fact, it is one of the primary ingredients of Worcestershire, as well as numerous other jerk and barbeque sauces. Makes a great stately shade tree. *Decorative Container Shown NOT Included

Wax Jambu Red Variety Tree in a 3 Gallon Container. The wax jambu is an excellent fruit known for its crisp texture, mild flavor, and cooling effect on the body. The flavor is somewhat like an apple with a hint of rosewater. They are often used as a garnish, in fruit salads, and eaten out of hand. The trees fruit prolifically in just one to two years, and they are an excellent treat on hot summer days. Trees can easily be maintained at ten to twelve feet, with biannual pruning. Can be grown in a container.

Red Custard Apple Tree in a 3 Gallon Container. The red custard apple is a very close relative to the sugar apple and atemoya. They have a thick creamy custard-like pulp that can be pink, red or white. The fruit have a pleasant flavor and aroma, and they are best eaten out of hand or in ice cream.

An amazing cross between the Sugar apple and the Cherimoya! Rose essence fragrance that’s has a heart shaped firm body. Savoring every bite of this low calorie fruit!

Strawberry Tree/Jamaican Cherry Tree/Capulin Cherry in a 3 Gallon Container. The fruit of the Strawberry Tree are born on the outstretched branches of the tree. Each fruit is about the size of a blueberry and contains an tiny yellowish seeds too small to be noticed when eating. The flavor is often compared to cotton candy strawberry. The trees are highly ornamental and fast growing providing a good source of shade and a fruit that is a favorite among children. Tree fruits year round so it makes a great addition to any garden. Can also be kept under 6 feet tall and grown in a container. Children love these sweet fruit and they make great treats.

• Comes in 3 gallon container • Crisp texture, mild flavor, cooling effect on body • Tastes like an apple with hint of rosewater • Trees easily maintained at 10-12 feet, can grow to 40 feet • Fruits July to September • Patio/Indoor growing Zones 4-11, Outdoor growing Zones 10-11

The Araza fruit is the most collected plant. The fruits are soft bright yellow having a juicy fruit aroma.

Dragon Fruit Plant Yellow Variety in a 3 Gallon Conatiner. This climbing cactus is one of the most beautiful and wide spread members of the Cactaceae family. The magnificent night blooming white flowers can be up to14 inches in diameter. The fruit is most often eaten chilled and cut in half so the flesh may be spooned out. The juice is used in frozen drinks and it is in a new Tropicana Twister flavor. The red fruit are high in lycopene which is a natural antioxidant that is known to fight cancer and heart disease. Fruit are expensive, usually $5-9 each in stores.rn

• Comes in 3 gallon container • Very close relative of the lychee • Brown leathery shell with sweet pulp that resembles that of a grape with one seed in the middle • Fruits are brown when ripe and extremely sweet • Fruits are about the size of a quarter • Produce more fruit than lychee trees • Fruits from July to September • Full sun • Indoor/Patio Growing (Zones 4-11), Outdoor Growing (Zones 9-11)

Embrace the rich flavors of Jamaica with your own Akee Tree (Blighia sapida). Our trees are specially selected to adapt to a variety of climates, allowing you to harvest the revered Akee fruit right from your garden. Each Akee Tree comes with comprehensive planting and care instructions to ensure you can enjoy these exotic fruits safely. Note: Akee fruits must be harvested when fully ripe as unripe Akee is unsafe for consumption.

Banana Plantain Variety in a 3 Gallon Container. Used in cooking, very versatile. Can be used to make Plantain Chips which are a healthier alternative to potatoe chips. Great plant for decoration add tropical look to any garden.

Bilimbi Tree in a 3 Gallon Container. This tree is commonly seen in backyards of many houses also called Bling-Bling or Birambi. It is sour in taste. Children like to eat them raw with little salt. They are used in many recipes as souring agents. These are available throughout the year. The tree bears hundreds of fruits. Fruits grow abundantly, and is used around the world to make a vareity of pickles.

Sugar Cane Plant in a 3 Gallon Container. Sugar cane is a tall grass which looks rather like a bamboo cane. The cane plant is a coarse growing member of the grass family with juice or sap high in sugar content. This tropical plant is ready in 11-18 months. The mature stems may vary from 4 to 12 feet or more ill height, and in commercial varieties are from 0.75 to 2 inches in diameter. The stem has joints or nodes as in other grasses. Nice alternative to bamboo since it provides privacy and is edible. Sugar canes are extremely sweet.

• Comes in 3 gallon container • Flavor of passion fruit and grapes, scent of a red rose • Ripens May – June • Considered a high-end variety • Reliable and superior quality • Full sun, sun to partial shade • Indoor/Patio Growing (Zones 4-11), Outdoor Growing (Zones 9-11)

The Yellow Jaboticaba all the way from Brazil in a 3 gallon container resembles large gooseberries in appearance. The fruit's flavor being similar to an apricot making this a very delicious and sweet fruit.

• Comes in 3 gallon container • Flavor of passion fruit and grapes, scent of a red rose • Largest of lychee fruits • Slow, compact grower • Produces every 3 out of 4 years • Full sun, sun to partial shade • Indoor/Patio Growing (Zones 4-11), Outdoor Growing (Zones 9-11)

Mamey Tree Grafted in a 3 Gallon Container. Mamey is the national fruit of Cuba. It has the flavor and texture of sweet potato pudding and it is best served as a milkshake. It can be difficult to tell when the fruit is mature, because they do not have a color break like mangos and they will still be rock hard. The best way to tell if the fruit is ready to pick is to scratch the surface. If it is green underneath, then it needs more time. If the fruit is pink where scratched, then it is ready to pick. They typically take four to five days to ripen once picked, and at this stage they are soft to the touch. Great value since Mamey fruit usually cost between $5-$7 each.

This gorgeous statement plant looks amazing in any space. Can produce fresh Cacao in 1-2 years. Cacao has been used for many Centuries, considered the “Drink of the Gods” Used by many Celebrity Chefs! Experience Cacao like never before! Fun and Fresh every time

Cherry of the Rio Grande Tree in a 3 Gallon Container. This delicious cherry is typically 1-2 inches long and oval in shape. When ripe they are deep purple to black and have a full cherry-like flavor. The trees can be grown in large pots, hedged, or used as a specimen. Though Cherry of the Rio Grande is considered a "tropical cherry" it can easily tolerate temperatures to 20F degrees. Excellent eaten fresh or in jellies. Easily container grown to 6 - 8 feet and is self fruitful.

Dragon Fruit Plant Red Variety in a 3 Gallon Conatiner. This climbing cactus is one of the most beautiful and wide spread members of the Cactaceae family. The magnificent night blooming white flowers can be up to14 inches in diameter. The fruit is most often eaten chilled and cut in half so the flesh may be spooned out. The juice is used in frozen drinks and it is in a new Tropicana Twister flavor. The red fruit are high in lycopene which is a natural antioxidant that is known to fight cancer and heart disease. Fruit are expensive, usually $5-9 each in stores.

Green Sapote Tree Grafted in a 3 gallon container. This tree is popular in South and Central America. The green sapote is very closely related to the mamey. The fruit have a smooth, leathery, green skin that has a slightly reddish hue when ripe. The pulp is creamy and moist and they are typically single seeded. The flavor can be compared to a creamy pumpkin pie, and they are most often eaten fresh or in a milkshake.

Jujube Tree Indian Green Thornless Grafted variety in a 3 Gallon Container. Sometimes called Dounce or bore. Having the texture and flavor of an apple the jujube are often referred to as manzana or manzanita meaning apple or little apple. It is an important commercial fruit crop in Thailand, Vietnam, and India, and it is grown on smaller scales throughout Malaysia and Australia. The trees are bush-like with a weeping habit, and they will bear fruit early. Jujubes are known to be extremely prolific producers

• Comes in 3 gallon container • Very close relative of the lychee • Brown leathery shell with sweet pulp that resembles that of a grape with one seed in the middle • Fruits are brown when ripe and extremely sweet • Fruits are about the size of a quarter • Produce more fruit than lychee trees • Fruits from July to September • Full sun • Indoor/Patio Growing (Zones 4-11), Outdoor Growing (Zones 9-11)

This Ultra-rare Annona native to rainforests of Panama and Columbia. Bears small, edible fruits with sweet pulp. The fruits have prominent hair-like features similar to a Rambutan. Very exotic and uncommon. In a 3 gallon container

• Comes in 3 gallon container • “Hak Ip” means “Black Leaf” referring to the tree’s greenish-black leaves • Flavor of passion fruit and grapes, scent of a red rose • Full sun, sun to partial shade • Indoor/Patio Growing (Zones 4-11), Outdoor Growing (Zones 9-11)

• Comes in 3 gallon container • Flavor of passion fruit and grapes, scent of a red rose • Tastes slightly more tart than other lychee varieties • Considered a commercial variety • Full sun, sun to partial shade • Indoor/Patio Growing (Zones 4-11), Outdoor Growing (Zones 9-11)