Red Spanish Hog Plum Live Tree, Spondias Purpurea, Jocote Rojo, Ciruela, Tropical Fruit Tree, Mombin Plant in 10 Inch Pot

Red Spanish Hog Plum Live Plant — 10-Inch Pot

Grow a tropical fruit tree with a rich heritage and distinctive fruit: the Red Spanish Hog Plum (Spondias purpurea), also known as Jocote Rojo, Ciruela, and Spanish Plum. This warm-climate fruit tree is appreciated by tropical gardeners, edible landscape enthusiasts, and collectors of unusual fruit-bearing plants.

Under suitable growing conditions, the tree produces small, plum-like fruits that may develop red, purple, yellow, or other color variations depending on the cultivar. The fruit is enjoyed in many tropical regions, making this an appealing choice for a home fruit garden or food-forest planting.

What You Will Receive

• Quantity: 1 live Red Spanish Hog Plum plant

• Pot size: 10-inch nursery pot — please confirm before publishing, as the original listing notes also mention a 3-gallon pot

• Appearance: Similar to the pictures; natural variations in plant size, foliage, and shape are expected

Plant Highlights

• Botanical name: Spondias purpurea

• Common names: Red Spanish Hog Plum, Jocote Rojo, Ciruela

• Tropical fruit tree suited to warm climates

• Useful for edible gardens and tropical landscape collections

• Established trees can tolerate some dry conditions once well rooted

Plant Care Guide

Sunlight: Choose a location with full sun for best growth and potential fruit production.

Watering: Water regularly while the plant is establishing. Once established, it can tolerate some drought, but prolonged dryness may affect growth and fruit production. Avoid constantly waterlogged soil.

Soil: Plant in well-draining soil. Sandy or loamy soil is suitable, and good drainage is especially important for healthy roots.

Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fertilizer during active growth, following the product label. Avoid excessive fertilizer, which can encourage leafy growth at the expense of other development.

Pruning: Prune as needed to shape the tree, remove damaged branches, and maintain good airflow. Allow enough space for its natural growth habit.

Temperature: Best suited to warm tropical and subtropical climates. Young plants are vulnerable to cold and frost, so protect them when temperatures drop.

Growing location: This tree is generally best grown outdoors in a warm, sunny location. Its suitability for container growing depends on the available space, climate, and ongoing pruning.

Fruiting Information

A healthy, established tree may produce fruit under favorable conditions, but the timing and amount of fruiting are not guaranteed. Results depend on plant maturity, cultivar, climate, sunlight, and care.

A Distinctive Tropical Fruit Tree

Whether you're expanding an edible landscape or collecting tropical fruit plants, Red Spanish Hog Plum offers an interesting addition with its traditional fruit-growing appeal.

You will receive one Red Spanish Hog Plum plant, similar to the pictures.