red jamaican cherry
Muntingia calabura
USDA zones10 to 12
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
Size6 to 10 feet tall10 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White/cream
Notes
Red Jamaican cherry (Muntingia calabura) is a tree for containers, patios, and fruit growing. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun. It grows quickly and can flower and fruit even when young. The fruit is grown for fresh eating, juice, baking, and preserves, and it tastes like cotton candy.
Pairs well with Papaya, Mango, Frangipani, and Purple granadilla.