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Yellow Jamaican Cherry, Capulina Tree

Yellow Jamaican Cherry, Capulina Tree

$29.95 USD
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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
Zone 9-11

USDA Zones 9–11
(28–30°F)

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