Name: Bilimbi Tree, Fast Growing
Brand: 111-Lalo Melo
SKU: BILIMBI-#3-3FT
Price: 89.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Description

Bilimbi Tree, Fast Growing - For Sale from Everglades Farms, Florida

Product Overview:

Experience the tangy delight of the Bilimbi Tree, a close relative to the Carambola, known for its irresistibly sour taste and numerous culinary and medicinal benefits. This fast-growing tree is a versatile addition to any garden, offering a bounty of fruits and a compact size perfect for small spaces.

Key Features:

Deliciously Tangy Flavor: The Bilimbi is known for its irresistibly sour taste that adds a unique twist to your dishes, making it a favorite in various cuisines.
Versatile in Culinary Delights: Embrace the flavors of Indian cooking and Far East cuisine as the Bilimbi fruit finds its way into curries, bringing an exotic and zesty touch to your meals.
Latin American Delicacies: Explore the world of relishes and chutneys with the Bilimbi's fresh fruit, a popular choice across Latin America, elevating your dishes with a burst of tangy goodness.
Nature's Remedy: Beyond its culinary charm, the Bilimbi leaves possess numerous medicinal properties, offering relief from coughing, inflammation, and fever.
Abundance in Fruit Production: Experience the joy of a bountiful harvest as these prolific Bilimbi trees start bearing fruit at an impressively young age of just 1-2 years.
Compact and Manageable Size: With an approximate height of 2-3 feet, the Bilimbi tree is perfect for gardens of any size, making it a delightful addition to your home.
Rapid Growth: Witness the magic of nature as our 2-gallon container-grown Bilimbi trees flourish within just 6 months, allowing you to enjoy the fruits of your labor sooner.
Farm-Fresh from Florida: Sourced from Everglades Farms, our Bilimbi trees are nurtured under ideal Florida conditions, ensuring you receive only the healthiest and finest quality plants.
Unleash Your Creativity: Elevate your culinary repertoire, explore traditional remedies, and create a tropical oasis with the versatile and fast-growing Bilimbi tree.
Limited Stock, Act Fast: Don't miss the chance to own a piece of tropical paradise; grab your Bilimbi tree now while supplies last!

Growing and Care Instructions:

Soil and Watering: Plant in well-drained, fertile soil that retains moisture. Regular watering is essential, especially during the growing season.
Sunlight Requirements: Thrives in full sun to partial shade, making it versatile for various growing conditions.
Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer during the growing season to encourage vigorous growth and fruit production.
Pruning: Prune to maintain shape and remove any diseased or dead branches, which helps improve air circulation and reduces the risk of disease.

Growth and Adaptability:

Fast Growth: The Bilimbi Tree is known for its rapid growth rate, quickly reaching a substantial size and providing a bountiful harvest.
Early Fruit Production: These trees typically begin bearing fruit within 1-2 years, offering tangy, flavorful fruits that are perfect for culinary uses.
Compact Size: Ideal for both small and large gardens, the Bilimbi Tree's compact size and attractive foliage make it a standout addition to any landscape.

Special Considerations:

Cultivated in Florida: Grown in our premium plant nursery in Homestead, Florida, our Bilimbi Trees benefit from the region’s ideal subtropical climate, ensuring robust growth and exceptional fruit production.
Shipping Details: Shipped in a sturdy 2-gallon container to ensure the tree's roots remain healthy and ready for transplantation upon arrival.

Why Choose Everglades Farm?

Quality Assurance: We ensure our plants are healthy and ready to thrive in your garden.
Sustainability: Our nursery practices eco-friendly methods to support sustainable agriculture.
Customer Support: Expert guidance and support to help you succeed in growing your Bilimbi Tree.

Elevate your gardening experience with the Bilimbi Tree from Everglades Farms. Enjoy the tangy fruits and the ornamental beauty of this exceptional tree. Order your tree today and add a touch of the tropics to your outdoor space.

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 feet	1 Gallon - 6" tall	6x6x24	6
2-3 feet	2 Gallon - 8" tall	9x9x36	6-12
3 feet	3 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?

**04-14-2025 update**. We currently require a Phytosanitary Certificate to ship to California, which incurs a cost of $129.95 per box. However, we are exploring options to potentially ship to California without this certificate by the end of July 2025. We will update our policies accordingly if this becomes possible.

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...

Start small with a tree in a 3 or 7 gallon container
Every 6-10 months transplant the tree to a higher capacity container
The ideal container size to grow fruit trees is 10-15 gallons, so you can move it indoors during the winter months, if necessary
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...

Choose a sunny area for planting with about 15 feet radius of clear space
Dig a hole on the ground... twice the height of the container, if possible
Do not mix any potting soil, manure, fertilizer or anything with the soil when you plant
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
It is usually necessary to put some of the removed dirt back into the hole
Bury the root ball so the soil level is the same as it was in the container
Leave a mound around the tree for form a basin, fill with water, washing the soil into any empty pockets around the root ball
Now is the time to fertilize. Be extra careful because trees are very susceptible to burning with excessive fertilizing
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)
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

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