Yellow Spanish/Hog Plum, Ciruela, Jocote Amarillo, Tree

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Regular 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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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: 30–40 years
Full product details
  • Yellow Spanish/Hog Plum, Ciruela, Jocote Amarillo, Mombin Tree, a distinctive variety that gracefully sheds its leaves and goes dormant during the winter months.
  • Witness a stunning transformation during spring break as the tree bursts into vibrant flowers, with delightful fruits following in a mere 45-60 days.
  • Experience the convenience of fruiting and flowering right on the branches, a unique feature compared to hanging from the tips.
  • Discover the versatility of these plums, perfect for savoring as fresh fruit or picking while green for enhancing East Indian cooking.
  • Approximate height, including the container, ensures you have a sense of the tree's size upon arrival.
  • Each tree in a 3-gallon container has an average age of 6-12 months, providing a promising start for rapid growth and fruiting.
  • Nurtured in our Homestead, Florida plant nursery, benefiting from the advantages of our favorable subtropical weather.
  • Rest assured that this tree is propagated through cuttings, ensuring the preservation of its exceptional qualities.
  • Delight in the joy of harvest in just 1-2 years, as these remarkable trees mature and bear delicious fruits for you to enjoy.
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Key Features

The yellow Spanish hog plum tree features glossy, elliptical leaves, produces small fragrant flowers, and bears oval, yellow fruits with a sweet-tart flavor.

Special considerations

The yellow Spanish hog plum tree requires well-drained soil, moderate watering, and benefits from full sun exposure, necessitating special care and conditions for optimal growth.

Growing and Care Instructions

The yellow Spanish hog plum (ciruela jocote amarillo) thrives in well-drained soil with moderate watering, requires full sun, tolerates temperatures from 60°F to 100°F, benefits from balanced fertilizer during growing season, and should be pruned to maintain shape and remove dead wood.

  • Fertilizing

    Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

  • Watering

    Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

  • Light Requirements

    Full sun to partial shade.

Type Fruit-bearing
Lifespan 30–40 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
(Hardy down to 30 F°)