Yellow Jamaican Cherry, Capulina Tree Everglades Farm

Yellow Jamaican Cherry, Capulina Tree

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  • Healthy tree ready for planting or container growing
  • Multiple size options to match your preference
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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.

8 in stock

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Florida-grown tropical fruit trees
50+ years combined growing experience
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: Fast
  • Light: Full sun for best fruiting.
  • Mature height: 15–30 ft (smaller when container-grown)
  • Mature width: 15–25 ft
  • Lifespan: 15–20 years
Full product details

Yellow Jamaican cherry – Rare Tropical Cherry Tree

Botanical Name: Muntingia calabura
Common Names: Jamaican Cherry, Cotton Candy Berry, Yellow Strawberry Tree

Product Overview

Discover the rare Yellow Jamaican Muntingia Calabura, a stunning tropical fruit tree prized for its sweet, candy-like flavor and unique golden-yellow fruits. Native to tropical regions, this fast-growing, easy-to-care-for tree produces fruit nearly year-round in warm climates—making it a must-have for exotic fruit collectors and home gardeners alike.

Perfect For

  • Tropical fruit collectors
  • Home orchard enthusiasts
  • Permaculture gardens
  • Ornamental landscape planting
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Key Features

Rare Yellow Variety: Unlike the common red Jamaican cherry, this cultivar bears bright yellow fruits that are both beautiful and delicious.

Sweet, Cotton-Candy Flavor: Fruits taste like a blend of caramel, fig, and berry—a favorite among children and tropical fruit enthusiasts.

Fast Growing & Productive: Starts fruiting within 1–2 years under ideal conditions.

Attractive Ornamental Tree: Its lush green foliage and delicate white flowers make it perfect for tropical landscapes or container growing.

Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant and adaptable to a range of soils once established.

Special considerations

Live tropical fruit tree – Muntingia calabura ‘Yellow Jamaican’
Produces sweet, golden-yellow Jamaican cherries
Fast-growing & low maintenance
Flowers and fruits nearly year-round
Attracts bees, butterflies & pollinators
Shipped healthy and ready to plant

Growing and Care Instructions

Care Tips
Plant in full sun with good drainage.
Water regularly but don’t let roots sit in soggy soil.
Prune lightly to shape and encourage fruiting.
Fertilize during the growing season with a balanced tropical plant fertilizer.

  • Fertilizing

    Feed every 4–6 weeks with a balanced tropical plant fertilizer during the growing season. Water well after application. Reduce feeding in winter when growth slows.

  • Watering

    Moderate; prefers well-drained soil

  • Light Requirements

    Full sun for best fruiting.

Type Live tropical fruit tree
Lifespan 15–20 years
Growth Fast
Max Height 15–30 ft (smaller when container-grown)
Max Width 15–25 ft
USDA Growing Zone 9-11 map showing suitable planting regions

USDA Zones 9–11
(28–30°F)

★★★★★
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.