Name: Criollo Cacao Chocolate Tree
Brand: 103-Pine Island Nursery
SKU: CRIOLLO-CACAO-#1-1FT
Price: 49.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Description

Criollo Cacao Chocolate Tree - The Gold Standard of Cocoa!

Premium Chocolate Source:

Exceptional Quality: The Criollo Cacao tree is revered worldwide as the source of the finest and rarest cocoa beans, often referred to as the "prince of cocoas." These beans are prized for their complex flavor profile, offering rich, fruity, and slightly nutty notes that create a truly gourmet chocolate experience.
Health Benefits: Studies suggest that consuming chocolate made from Criollo beans can support heart health by lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk of heart disease. Additionally, the rich cocoa butter derived from these beans is a luxurious moisturizer, promoting youthful, hydrated skin.

Ideal for Home Growing:

Compact Growth: Perfect for container gardening, the Criollo Cacao tree can reach a mature height of 8 feet when grown in a pot, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments.
Current Size: Your tree arrives at 2-3 feet tall, ensuring a strong start and quicker growth toward producing your own cocoa beans.

Thrives in Various Conditions:

Growing Zones: Best suited for Zones 4-11 in containers and Zones 9-11 when grown outdoors. The tree thrives in full to partial sunlight, making it a versatile addition to your garden or indoor plant collection.
Easy Care: Shipped in a 2-gallon plastic container filled with nutrient-rich soil, and protected by triple-layer packaging, your tree will arrive ready to thrive.

Create Your Own Chocolate:

Gourmet Delight: Grow your own Criollo Cacao beans and experience the satisfaction of producing high-quality chocolate right at home. Whether you're making cocoa powder, cocoa butter, or rich chocolate, the Criollo Cacao tree offers endless possibilities for culinary creations.
Unique Experience: Owning a Criollo Cacao tree is not just about growing a plant; it's about cultivating the finest chocolate-making ingredients known to the world.

Order Your Criollo Cacao Tree Today:

Bring Gourmet Chocolate Home: Elevate your garden with the prestigious Criollo Cacao Chocolate Tree. Whether you're a chocolate lover or an avid gardener, this tree promises to be a rewarding addition to your home. Order now and embark on a journey of growing and enjoying world-class chocolate.

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?

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...

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

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.

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