jamaica cherry (Muntingia Calabura) - Fruit trees

Grow conditions

Sunlight

Full sun

Hardiness zone

10-11

Minimum temperature

30°F (−1°C)

Soil type

Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

jamaica cherry

Muntingia Calabura

Grow conditions

Sunlight: Full sun
Hardiness zone: 10-11
Minimum temperature: 30°F (−1°C)
Soil type: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant traits

Mature height25 ft-40 ft

Mature width20 ft-35 ft

Plant typeFruit trees

Bloom seasonYear-round

Foliage typeEvergreen

Tolerance & safety

Drought tolerant✅Yes

Fire tolerant❌No

Pet safe—Safe

Deer resistant✅Yes

Pollinator-friendly—Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Birds

jamaica cherry (Muntingia Calabura) - Fruit trees

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