Red Spanish/Hog Plum, Ciruela, Jocote Rojo, Mombin Tree, for sale from Florida
Red Spanish/Hog Plum, Ciruela, Jocote Rojo, Mombin Tree, for sale from Florida
Red Spanish/Hog Plum, Ciruela, Jocote Rojo, Mombin Tree, for sale from Florida
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Red Spanish/Hog Plum, Ciruela, Jocote Rojo, Mombin Tree, for sale from Florida

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Red Spanish/Hog Plum, Ciruela, Jocote Rojo, Mombin Tree - A Tropical Delight from Florida

  • Unique Dormancy Cycle: Our Red Spanish/Hog Plum, Ciruela, Jocote Rojo, Mombin Tree exhibits a distinctive dormancy pattern, shedding its leaves in winter and then emerging into a splendid spectacle during spring.

  • Spring Awakening: Witness the enchanting transformation as the tree awakens from its dormant state during spring break. Experience the awe-inspiring sight of beautiful blossoms adorning the branches, giving way to delightful fruits in a mere 45-60 days.

  • Fruiting Elegance: Revel in the convenience of fruits and flowers blooming directly on the branches, a characteristic feature that sets this tree apart. Say goodbye to conventional hanging fruit, and embrace the elegance of nature's design.

  • Culinary Versatility: Indulge in the delectable taste and versatility of these plums. Enjoy them fresh or explore the unique flavors they bring to East Indian cuisine when consumed while still green.

  • Promising Beginnings: Our trees, nurtured in 2-gallon containers, boast an average age of 6-12 months, offering a robust foundation for rapid growth. Prepare to be amazed by their vigorous development.

  • Flourishing in Subtropical Splendor: Cultivated in our Homestead, Florida plant nursery, our trees thrive in the subtropical climate, leveraging the advantages of this ideal environment for robust growth and fruit production.

  • Cutting-Edge Propagation: Rest assured, our Red Spanish/Hog Plum, Ciruela, Jocote Rojo, Mombin Tree is propagated through meticulous cuttings, preserving its exceptional traits with precision and care.

  • Joyful Harvest: Experience the satisfaction of reaping what you sow as these remarkable trees mature. In just 1-2 years, you'll have the pleasure of harvesting delectable, mouth-watering fruits that embody the essence of tropical abundance.

Discover the allure of Everglades Farms' Red Spanish/Hog Plum, Ciruela, Jocote Rojo, Mombin Tree – a captivating journey from dormancy to bloom, an embodiment of culinary excellence, and a promise of bountiful harvests.

Customer Reviews

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healthy awesome tree

healthy awesome tree

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Benjamin Rivas

Muy bien

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Alejo Pelayo
Confused

My jocote tree arrived around 7 days after ordered. It had no leaves or branches and a very few roots. It was dry bout 5 inches from the top. The rest of the trunk was a little wrinkleed. The soil was very wet but it smelled like a sewer pipe. It's my first time ordering a tree online so I don't know if this is normal. I planted it as indicated with the proper weather conditions and draining soil but after about 2 weeks, I see no improvement. I will keep my fingers crossed and hope it wakes up

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Matthew Keller
Its alive and growing despite FedEx trying to kill it

I live in Phoenix and ordered this plant about 3 weeks ago. Ordering plants here this time of year is always risky because it can be really hot and they can be killed in transit if not taken care of. I got the expedited 2 to 3 day shipping.
Fortunately its been a cool beginning to summer meaning the day the plant arrived was only 91, not 100+. However, Fed Ex seems to have done a terrible job of taking care of my plant because they had it in the truck pretty much the whole day. I was home when it arrived and my entryway is north facing, always in the shade but I could tell it had been warm because the box felt really warm to the touch. Sure enough, the plant was really wilted and its root ball was pretty much shattered. I stuck it into the ground right away and hoped for the best. It lost all its leaves within 24 hours and starting turning black from the top down over next couple of weeks. Fortunately, jocotes are known to be grown from just a stick. This plant was tough. It is now sprouting close to its base and being an airlayer I don't have any worries about it being true to type. So I give Fedex a really bad rating in this case. They really ignored the perishable markings on the box. Fortunately Everglade farms sent a plant with enough gusto to make it through. Looking forward to some fruit next year!

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Nelson Rodriguez
The tree arrive in my house on time and in very good condition

Well the plant is too small yet we’ll see how reacts the rest of the year. It looks good,
Do you have a different class of jocote? Please reply.

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Description

Red Spanish/Hog Plum, Ciruela, Jocote Rojo, Mombin Tree - A Tropical Delight from Florida

  • Unique Dormancy Cycle: Our Red Spanish/Hog Plum, Ciruela, Jocote Rojo, Mombin Tree exhibits a distinctive dormancy pattern, shedding its leaves in winter and then emerging into a splendid spectacle during spring.

  • Spring Awakening: Witness the enchanting transformation as the tree awakens from its dormant state during spring break. Experience the awe-inspiring sight of beautiful blossoms adorning the branches, giving way to delightful fruits in a mere 45-60 days.

  • Fruiting Elegance: Revel in the convenience of fruits and flowers blooming directly on the branches, a characteristic feature that sets this tree apart. Say goodbye to conventional hanging fruit, and embrace the elegance of nature's design.

  • Culinary Versatility: Indulge in the delectable taste and versatility of these plums. Enjoy them fresh or explore the unique flavors they bring to East Indian cuisine when consumed while still green.

  • Promising Beginnings: Our trees, nurtured in 2-gallon containers, boast an average age of 6-12 months, offering a robust foundation for rapid growth. Prepare to be amazed by their vigorous development.

  • Flourishing in Subtropical Splendor: Cultivated in our Homestead, Florida plant nursery, our trees thrive in the subtropical climate, leveraging the advantages of this ideal environment for robust growth and fruit production.

  • Cutting-Edge Propagation: Rest assured, our Red Spanish/Hog Plum, Ciruela, Jocote Rojo, Mombin Tree is propagated through meticulous cuttings, preserving its exceptional traits with precision and care.

  • Joyful Harvest: Experience the satisfaction of reaping what you sow as these remarkable trees mature. In just 1-2 years, you'll have the pleasure of harvesting delectable, mouth-watering fruits that embody the essence of tropical abundance.

Discover the allure of Everglades Farms' Red Spanish/Hog Plum, Ciruela, Jocote Rojo, Mombin Tree – a captivating journey from dormancy to bloom, an embodiment of culinary excellence, and a promise of bountiful harvests.

How big is this tree?

The info below are our standard sizes. Subject to change without notice.

 Tree Height*Container Size Box (inches)Months in 
Nursery
 1-2 feet1 Gallon - 6" tall 6x6x24 6 
 2-3 feet 2 Gallon - 8" tall 9x9x36 6-12
 3 feet3 Gallon - 10" tall 10x10x36 6-12 
 3-4 feet 7 Gallon - 12" tall  12x12x48 12+ 

* Tree height includes the container. Sizes may vary and are subject to change without notice.

How long before this tree can produce fruit?

This depends on the type of tree and the propagation method used to produce the tree. Below is general information regarding the time it takes for your tree to produce fruit.  

GRAFTED TREES

They typically produce fruit in 1-2 years. They are copies of matured trees.

AIR LAYERED TREES

They typically produce fruit in 1-2 years. They are copies of matured trees.

TREES PROPAGATED BY CUTTINGS

They typically produce fruit in 1-2 years. They are copies of matured trees

TREES PROPAGATED BY SEEDLINGS

They typically produce fruit in 6-7 years. There are many exceptions to this rule. For example: Papaya: 1-2 years, Sugar Apple: 1-2 years, Custard Apple: 1-2 years, Soursop: 1-2 years

Do we offer FREE Shipping?

We are currently offering FREE SHIPPING to customers in certain states, with a minimum purchase requirement. Please use our check out to see the shipping options available to you. 

Free shipping IS NOT available for other locations at the moment, as we have recently experience significant increases in labor, shipping and packing costs. 

We have negotiated a deep discounted rate with FedEx ground or FedEx Express. 

For customers in Hawaii and  Alaska and other territories under the control of the United States, but not part of the contiguous United States, the only shipping method available is FedEx Express Service. 

Our trees are shipped in carton boxes. The preferred shipping carrier is: FedEx Home Delivery / Ground / Express

Do we ship our trees to California?

Yes. Our nursery is certifided to ship trees to California. We cannot ship citrus trees to CA, as it is NOT permitted by USDA regulations. 

How do we ship our trees?

We ship our trees using custom-made carton boxes. Our trees typically ship via FedEx ground. Depending on your destination, it can take 2-7 days for your tree to arrive. 99% of the time, the trees arrive alive to their final destination. Our trees are shipped in a container with soil.

Can I grow this tree in a container?

Most fruit trees can be grown in a container.  Follow the recommendations below... 

  1. Start small with a tree in a 3 or 7 gallon container 
  2. Every 6-10 months transplant the tree to a higher capacity container 
  3. The ideal container size to grow fruit trees is 10-15 gallons, so you can move it indoors during the winter months, if necessary 
  4. Make sure your container has draining  holes on the bottom of the container, so that any excess water can drain
How to plant this tree on the ground...

Follow the simple instructions below to plant your tree on the ground... 

  1. Choose a sunny area for planting with about 15 feet radius of clear space 
  2. Dig a hole on the ground... twice the height of the container, if possible 
  3. Do not mix any potting soil, manure, fertilizer or anything with the soil when you plant
  4. Take the tree out of the container by laying in the side and slipping the container off, if may be necessary to push and tap the bottom of the plastic container 
  5. It is usually necessary to put some of the removed dirt back into the hole
  6. Bury the root ball so the soil level is the same as it was in the container 
  7. Leave a mound around the tree for form a basin, fill with water, washing the soil into any empty pockets around the root ball
  8. Now is the time to fertilize. Be extra careful because trees are very susceptible to burning with excessive fertilizing
  9. Recommended fertilizer: 8-3-9 (or similar), with manganese, iron and zinc. Scatter one level tablespoon per foot of tree height (do not apply fertilizer if the tree is flowering or during cold spells of temperature below 60 degrees)
  10. You can spread mulch around the base of the tree, but leave the trunk area uncovered so the tree can breath. Mulch helps to retain humidity
When will this tree be available again?

If this tree is SOLD OUT,  it will probably be available again in June or July.  Please click on the EMAIL ME WHEN AVAILABLE link, so you can be notified via email when the tree is back in stock. Thanks for your interest. 

What is the warranty on this tree?

Our warranty only covers the tree arriving alive and in fair condition. If you receive your tree in a condition in which the tree may not survive, please take a few pictures and submit them via email to our address: service@everglades.farm. Please do this within 48 hours or receiving your tree. We will review your email and get back to you within a few days. Remember to Keep the box in case we ask you to ship the plant back to us. Our warranty does not apply once you have planted the tree on the ground. 

Can I get a picture of the tree?

We get a lot of requests for pictures. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate this request, as we stock over 10,000 trees in different sizes. Completing the task of sending a picture of a specific tree to a customer can take 1-2 hours per request. And this same tree can be sold the very same day to another customer. Fortunately, our web site has pictures of most of our trees, which are remarkably like the actual tree that you will receive.

What fertilizer is recommended?

We recommend granular fertilizer for most of the tropical fruit trees.
You can purchase the fertilizer on our website thru the link below...

Fertilizer for Fruit Trees Granular N-P-K- with Micronutrients Fersol, 1 Pound Bag

  • Fersol 8-3-9 is formulated to boost growth of tropical fruit trees
    This total package of N-P-K along with key micronutrients matches the needs of your plants over the growth cycle
  • Superior control and dependable nutrient release for the most effective feeding to grow strong healthy plants
  • Last up to 60 days. Sprinkled on top of potting medium. Application rates on package label
  • Great for orchids, bromeliads, nursery, foliage, bedding plant, potted plants, and landscape plants
  • Application 3 GAL Containers: Scatter 1/4 pound of fertilizer around the tree 4-6 times per year (do not apply during winter, or when tree is flowering)
    Application for trees planted on ground: Small trees: 1-2 pounds. Larger trees: 2-3 pounds around the tree and away from the trunk, 4-6 times per year
  • (do not apply during winter, or when tree is flowering)
    May also be applied by foliar sprays