Jamaican Cherry Live Plant in 6-Inch Pot | Muntingia Calabura Strawberry Tree

Bring a taste of the tropics to your garden with the Jamaican Cherry (Muntingia calabura), a fast-growing tropical fruit tree loved for its sweet, tiny red fruits and delicate white flowers. Also known as the Strawberry Tree, Panama Berry, and Singapore Cherry, this charming tree can produce abundant pea-sized fruits in warm tropical climates, sometimes throughout the year.

Despite its nickname, the Strawberry Tree is named for its strawberry-like flowers rather than its fruit. Its graceful growth, attractive blossoms, and delicious little berries make it a wonderful addition to tropical gardens and edible landscapes.

🌿 What You Will Receive

• One live Jamaican Cherry plant (Muntingia calabura)

• Grown in a 6-inch nursery pot

• A plant similar to the listing photos

• Natural variations in height, foliage, and shape may occur

🍒 Plant Details

• Common Name: Jamaican Cherry, Strawberry Tree, Panama Berry, Singapore Cherry

• Botanical Name: Muntingia calabura

• Plant Type: Tropical fruit tree

• Pot Size: 6 inches

• Fruit: Small, round, red fruits with a sweet flavor

• Flowers: Delicate white blossoms

• Light: Full sun preferred; partial shade tolerated

• Growth Habit: Fast-growing tree

• Best For: Tropical gardens, edible landscapes, and container growing

☀️ Jamaican Cherry Care Guide

Light: Plant in full sun for best growth and fruit production. Partial shade is generally tolerated, although less sunlight may reduce flowering and fruiting.

Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist while the plant is young, without allowing it to remain waterlogged. Once established, water during dry periods and adjust the frequency according to weather, pot size, and soil drainage.

Soil: Use fertile, well-draining soil enriched with organic matter. Loamy soil is a good choice. Aim for slightly acidic to neutral or mildly alkaline conditions, provided the soil drains well.

Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer suitable for fruit trees during active growth, following the product label. Avoid excessive fertilizer, which can encourage leafy growth at the expense of overall plant balance.

Pruning: Jamaican Cherry grows quickly and may require regular pruning to maintain a manageable size, particularly in containers. Remove dead or damaged branches and shape the canopy as needed.

Container Growing: This tree can be grown in a pot, but it will need repotting as it grows and regular pruning to control its size. Choose a container with adequate drainage.

Climate: Best suited to warm, frost-free climates. Protect young plants from cold temperatures and sudden temperature changes.

🍓 Why You'll Love This Tropical Fruit Tree

• Produces sweet, small red fruits

• Features attractive, delicate white flowers

• Fast-growing and suitable for tropical gardens

• Can be maintained in a container with pruning

• A distinctive choice for edible landscapes and fruit-tree collections

📦 Important Ordering Information

You will receive one Jamaican Cherry plant in a 6-inch pot, similar to the listing photos. Plant height, branching, and foliage may vary naturally.

Fruit production depends on the plant's maturity, growing conditions, sunlight, climate, and care. The plant may not arrive flowering or fruiting, and fruiting is not guaranteed immediately after purchase.

Add this charming tropical fruit tree to your collection and enjoy its lush greenery, delicate blossoms, and the possibility of sweet red fruits as it matures!