Chocolate Tree Red 103-Pine Island Nursery

Chocolate Tree Red

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
$89.95 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
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: Partial shade to full sun.
  • Mature height: 15–25 ft
  • Mature width: 10–15 ft
  • Lifespan: 25–40 years
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Chocolate Tree Red - Your Own Cocoa Plant for Health and Flavor!

Health Benefits Beyond Taste:

  • Heart Health: Research suggests that consuming chocolate daily can contribute to lower blood pressure, promoting overall cardiovascular health. Cocoa powder, derived from fermented cocoa beans, is packed with antioxidants that may help prevent heart disease.
  • Skincare Benefits: Cocoa butter, extracted from cocoa beans, is a rich moisturizer known for its ability to keep skin hydrated and youthful-looking. Incorporate the benefits of cocoa into your daily routine with this versatile plant.

Perfect for Home Growing:

  • Manageable Size: This tree reaches a height of 8 feet when potted, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor container gardening.
  • Current Height: Upon arrival, your Chocolate Tree Red will stand approximately 2-3 feet tall, including the container, giving you a head start on your cocoa-growing journey.

Optimized for Various Climates:

  • Growing Zones: Suitable for Zones 4-11 when grown in a container, and Zones 9-11 for outdoor planting. This tree thrives in both full and partial sunlight, allowing you to find the perfect spot in your home or garden.
  • Low Maintenance: This tree is shipped in a 2-gallon plastic container filled with nutrient-rich soil and is triple-layer protected, ensuring it arrives at your door ready to thrive.

Cultivate Your Own Cocoa:

  • A Unique Addition: The Chocolate Tree Red is not only an exotic and unique plant for your collection but also a source of homegrown cocoa. Imagine harvesting your own cocoa beans to make rich chocolate, cocoa powder, or luxurious cocoa butter right at home!

Order Today:

  • Transform Your Space: Add a touch of the tropics to your garden or home with the Chocolate Tree Red. Its manageable size, combined with the potential health and skincare benefits, makes it a valuable addition to any space. Order now and start enjoying the many advantages of this fascinating tree!
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Key Features

The red chocolate cocoa tree (Theobroma cacao) from Florida features broad, glossy leaves, produces small, fragrant flowers about 1-2 cm in size, and bears large, oval fruits with a sweet, rich chocolate flavor.

Special considerations

The red chocolate cocoa tree (Theobroma cacao) from Florida requires special care, including consistent humidity and warmth, and thrives in well-drained, nutrient-rich soil with partial shade.

Growing and Care Instructions

The red chocolate cocoa tree thrives in well-draining, rich soil with consistent moisture, requires partial to full sunlight, tolerates temperatures between 60-90°F, benefits from balanced fertilizer every 6-8 weeks, and should be pruned 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

    Partial shade to full sun.

Type Fruit-bearing
Lifespan 25–40 years
Growth Moderate
Max Height 15–25 ft
Max Width 10–15 ft
USDA Growing Zone 9-11 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.