Hog Plum Tree (Mombin) – 2–3 Feet Tall, Ships in a 3-Gallon Pot

Grow something truly distinctive with this tropical Hog Plum tree (Spondias purpurea), also known as Mombin. Native to Central America, this unusual fruit tree is appreciated for its colorful fruit, attractive seasonal growth, and fascinating habit of producing flowers and fruit directly along its branches.

A wonderful choice for tropical fruit enthusiasts, collectors of unusual edible plants, and gardeners looking to expand their home orchard.

🍒 Colorful Red and Yellow Fruit

Hog Plum is known for its small, flavorful fruits, which come in red and yellow varieties.

• Enjoy the fruit fresh when ripe.

• Green fruit can also be pickled.

• Popular in East Indian cooking, where green Hog Plums are used in pickled preparations.

• Fruit develops directly along the branches rather than only at the branch tips.

Its unusual fruiting habit makes this tree especially interesting to grow and observe.

🌸 Unique Flowering & Fruiting Habit

One of the most fascinating characteristics of Mombin is where its flowers and fruit develop.

Unlike many familiar fruit trees, Hog Plum produces flowers and fruit directly along its branches.

Its seasonal growth cycle is also distinctive:

• Winter: The tree typically enters dormancy and drops its leaves.

• Spring: New growth begins, followed by flowering.

• After flowering: Fruit generally follows in approximately 45–60 days.

The tree's seasonal leaf drop is a natural part of its growth cycle, not necessarily a sign of poor health.

🌳 Growth & Plant Characteristics

• Botanical name: Spondias purpurea

• Common name: Hog Plum, Mombin

• Family: Anacardiaceae

• Origin: Central America

• Average mature size: Approximately 15 feet tall × 15 feet wide

• Fruit varieties: Red and yellow

• Typical fruit season: May–July

• Reported damage temperature: Approximately 27°F

Allow enough room for its mature size when choosing a permanent planting location.

🏡 Great for Tropical Fruit Gardens

Hog Plum is a wonderful choice for:

• Tropical and subtropical fruit gardens

• Backyard edible landscapes

• Exotic fruit tree collections

• Gardeners interested in unusual fruiting habits

• Fresh fruit and traditional pickling enthusiasts

📦 Plant & Shipping Details

• Plant: Hog Plum / Mombin

• Botanical name: Spondias purpurea

• Quantity: 1 live plant

• Current plant height: Approximately 2–3 feet

• Shipping container: 3-gallon nursery pot

🌱 A Few Helpful Notes

Hog Plum naturally drops its leaves during winter dormancy. Depending on the season, your plant may arrive with leaves, partially leafless, or dormant. This seasonal behavior is normal for the tree.

This is a living plant, so natural variations in branching, foliage, and overall appearance are expected.

Please unpack your tree promptly upon arrival, place it in a protected location, and allow it time to acclimate before making major changes to its growing conditions.

Fruit production depends on the tree's maturity and growing conditions. Flowers and fruit are not guaranteed upon arrival.

Add this unusual tropical Mombin tree to your collection and enjoy the experience of growing your own Hog Plum!