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Trinitario Cacao Tree Yellow, Long Ribbed – Fruit-Bearing Theobroma Cacao Tree

Customers love tree condition, packaging, and healthy arrival.

  • Healthy tree ready for planting or container growing
  • Multiple size options to match your preference
  • Money-back coverage and secure packaging
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Size (Measurement Includes Container)
Pick the size that fits your goal
Smaller Sizes (1 gal)

Starting size and the lowest upfront commitment. ~6 months old tree.

Medium Sizes (3 gal)

Medium option with a strong balance of size and value. ~1 year old tree.

Larger Sizes (7+ gal)

Largest available size for shipping and the most immediate visual impact. ~2year old tree.

Largest Size (15 gal)

Usually starting to produce fruit. ~3 year old tree. Available for pickup only.

74 in stock

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Florida-grown tropical fruit trees
50+ years combined growing experience
Grafted varieties for earlier fruit
Homestead, FL nursery
What arrives at your door
  • A live tree in the size you selected
  • Nursery container with fertilizer-enriched growing media
  • Protective packaging designed to keep the root ball stable in transit
  • After-delivery support if you have questions once it arrives
Care snapshot
  • Growth: Moderate
  • Light: Full sun to partial shade.
  • Mature height: 10–20 ft
  • Mature width: 6–12 ft
  • Lifespan: 25–50 years
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Theobroma Cacao Tree for Sale – Yellow Cacao Fruit Tree Grown in Florida

    Looking to grow your own chocolate? The Chocolate Cacao Tree Yellow (Trinitario variety) is a compact and fragrant cacao tree that produces vibrant yellow pods filled with cacao beans — perfect for making homemade chocolate, cocoa powder, or cacao butter.

    🌿 Grown in Florida – Cultivated in our warm and humid Florida nursery, this fast-growing Theobroma cacao tree thrives in subtropical conditions and is ideal for patios, greenhouses, or indoor container growing in cooler zones.

    🍫 Cacao Tree Fruit in 3 Years – With proper care, this beautiful tree can begin producing pods within 3 years. Each fruit contains 20–30 cacao beans that can be fermented, dried, and used to make chocolate or cocoa products.

    ☀️ Sunlight & Size – Best grown in full to partial sun, the cacao plant reaches about 8 ft in containers and over 20 ft in the ground. Tree height at shipping:
    • 12–18 inches (1-gal container)
    • 2–3 feet (3-gal container)

    📦 Shipped Ready to Grow – This chocolate cacao tree arrives in a plastic container with soil and is propagated from seedlings, making every tree a unique cultivar.

    🩺 Did You Know?
    Rich in flavonoids and antioxidants, cacao has been linked to heart health benefits. Cacao butter, extracted from the beans, is also a natural skin moisturizer.

    👉 Want expert guidance on how to care for your tree?

    🌱 Explore More from Everglades Farm

    Discover other rare and tropical trees in our Chocolate / Cacao Trees Collection or browse the full Everglades Farm homepage for more edible plants and fruiting trees.

    🛒 Ready to grow your own cacao plant?
    Order your Theobroma cacao plant for sale today and start your journey into chocolate-making right at home.

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    Key Features

    The Theobroma cacao tree features broad, glossy leaves, produces small, fragrant flowers about 1-2 cm in size, and bears yellow pods containing sweet, creamy seeds with a rich chocolate flavor.

    Special considerations

    The Theobroma cacao tree requires special care, including consistent humidity and warmth, and thrives in tropical conditions with well-draining soil.

    Growing and Care Instructions

    Grow Theobroma cacao in well-draining, rich soil with consistent moisture, full sun to partial shade, temperatures between 60-90°F, fertilize every 6-8 weeks with balanced fertilizer, and prune to maintain shape and remove dead wood.

    • Fertilizing

      Fertilize every 6-8 weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

    • Watering

      Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

    • Light Requirements

      Full sun to partial shade.

    Type Fruit-bearing
    Lifespan 25–50 years
    Growth Moderate
    Max Height 10–20 ft
    Max Width 6–12 ft
    USDA Growing Zone 10-11 map showing suitable planting regions

    10-11 Container / 10-11 Outdoors

    ★★★★★
    11/07/2025
    Mark R. Verified

    Healthy, full, and worth recommending

    I have filled my greenhouse with many kinds of tropical fruit trees over the years.

    The trees I received from Everglades Farm were the healthiest, fullest, and best packed I have seen. They arrived with beautiful green leaves, strong branching, and much better packaging than other vendors I have tried.

    I highly recommend Everglades Farm and was very impressed with the nursery.

    Thank you so much!

    Mark R.