Cuajilote Parmentiera Aculeata Tree

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  • Healthy tree ready for planting or container growing
  • Multiple size options to match your preference
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Regular price $39.95 USD
Regular price $69.95 USD Sale price $39.95 USD
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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.

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Florida-grown tropical fruit trees
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Grafted varieties for earlier fruit
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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: 20–30 ft
  • Mature width: 15–20 ft
  • Lifespan: 30–50 years
Full product details
  • Used by centuries in traditional medicine by the Aztecs and Maya
  • Grown in our plant nursery in Homestead, Florida with the benefits of our subtropical weather
  • Average age of tree in 2 gal container: 6-12 months
  • Ships in a 3-Gal plastic container. Soil contains premium slow release granular 8-3-9 fertilizer
  • Approximate height (including container): 2-3 Feet or taller
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Key Features

The cuajilote tree in a 3-gal container from Florida features glossy, dark green leaves, fragrant white flowers about 1 inch in size, and produces small, edible fruits that are sweet and juicy.

Special considerations

The cuajilote tree in a 3-gal container from Florida requires well-drained soil, moderate watering, and protection from frost, necessitating special care and conditions for optimal growth.

Growing and Care Instructions

The cuajilote tree thrives in well-draining soil with moderate watering, requires full sun, tolerates temperatures from 60°F to 95°F, benefits from balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during growing season, and should be pruned to maintain shape and remove dead branches.

  • Fertilizing

    Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

  • Watering

    Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.

  • Light Requirements

    Full sun to partial shade.

Type Fruit-bearing
Lifespan 30–50 years
Growth Moderate
Max Height 20–30 ft
Max Width 15–20 ft
USDA Growing Zone 10-11 map showing suitable planting regions

10-11 Container / 9-11 Outdoors
( It is not frost tolerant and grows best in warm, humid climates with medium to high rainfall.)