Large Jamaican Cherry Live Tree — Muntingia Calabura in 10” Pot

Bring a tropical fruit tree to your garden with this Jamaican Cherry live plant (Muntingia calabura), also known as the Strawberry Tree, Kersen, and Singapore Cherry. This fast-growing tropical tree is loved for its delicate foliage and abundant small, round red fruits with a sweet flavor.

Supplied in a 10-inch nursery pot, this larger plant is a wonderful choice for tropical gardens, home orchards, and gardeners looking to add an established fruit tree to their collection.

🌱 What You’ll Receive

• Plant: Jamaican Cherry (Muntingia calabura)

• Common names: Strawberry Tree, Kersen, Singapore Cherry

• Pot size: 10-inch nursery pot

• Quantity: 1 live plant

• Appearance: One plant similar to the listing photos

Each plant is a living specimen, so height, branching, foliage, and overall shape may vary.

🍒 Why Grow Jamaican Cherry?

• Sweet tropical fruit: Produces small, round red fruits that can be enjoyed fresh when ripe.

• Fast-growing tree: Can grow quickly in favorable tropical conditions.

• Abundant fruit potential: Mature, healthy trees may produce numerous fruits, sometimes over an extended season in warm climates.

• Tropical garden appeal: Adds greenery and a distinctive fruiting feature to home landscapes.

• Container-growing option: Can be grown in a large container with regular pruning and appropriate care.

Despite its common name, the Jamaican Cherry is not a true cherry and is not the same plant as a traditional strawberry plant. The name “Strawberry Tree” is a common nickname associated with its appearance and fruit.

☀️ Growing and Care Guide

Light: Full sun is preferred for strong growth and fruit production. Partial shade is tolerated, although less sunlight may reduce fruiting.

Water: Keep the soil consistently moist while the tree establishes. Once established, water during extended dry periods and whenever the root zone begins to dry. Avoid waterlogged soil.

Soil: Use fertile, well-draining soil. Loamy soil enriched with organic matter is a good choice. Rather than aiming for strongly alkaline soil, focus on good drainage and a soil pH suitable for healthy growth.

Temperature: This is a tropical tree that grows best in warm conditions. Protect it from frost and prolonged cold.

Fertilizer: Feed during active growth with a balanced fertilizer suitable for tropical fruit trees, following the product label. Adjust feeding to the plant's growth and local conditions.

Pruning: Jamaican Cherry can become a sizable tree when planted in the ground. Prune as needed to maintain a manageable shape, remove damaged branches, and control height.

🪴 Container Growing

Jamaican Cherry can be grown in a large container, especially where space is limited. Use a pot with drainage holes and a well-draining potting mix. As the tree grows, repot when necessary and prune periodically to manage its size. Container-grown plants may remain smaller than trees planted directly in the ground.

📏 Mature Size and Fruit Production

When grown in the ground under favorable conditions, Jamaican Cherry can reach approximately 15–25 feet tall, sometimes more depending on the environment. Fruit production depends on maturity, sunlight, water, nutrition, and climate. Your plant may not arrive with flowers or fruit.

📦 Product Notes

• You will receive one Jamaican Cherry plant in a 10-inch pot.

• Your plant will be similar to the listing photos, but natural variations are expected.

• This is a live plant, not a seed or harvested fruit.

• Mature size and fruit production are not guaranteed and depend on growing conditions.

🌿 Grow a Tropical Fruit Favorite

Whether you're expanding a home orchard, creating a tropical garden, or adding a fast-growing fruit tree to your plant collection, Jamaican Cherry offers an appealing combination of lush foliage and sweet, small red fruits.

Bring home your Jamaican Cherry tree and enjoy growing this distinctive tropical plant!