{"product_id":"1-spanish-plum-tree-starter-plant-spondias-purpurea-live-tropical-fruit-tree-3-4-ft","title":"1 Spanish Plum Tree Starter Plant (Spondias purpurea) Live Tropical Fruit Tree 3-4 ft","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Spanish Plum Tree, botanically known as \u003cem\u003eSpondias purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e, is a tropical fruit tree prized for its colorful foliage and tangy, plum-like fruit. Also called red mombin or jocote, this small to medium-sized tree produces small, oval fruits that ripen to a deep red or purple, offering a sweet-tart flavor enjoyed fresh or in beverages and preserves. Its attractive leaves and compact growth habit make it a beautiful addition to tropical and subtropical gardens, where it can be grown as a specimen tree or in a large container.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis starter plant is ready to establish in your landscape, bringing a taste of the tropics to your home garden. With proper care, it can become a productive and ornamental tree that provides seasonal interest and homegrown fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces small, flavorful fruits with a sweet-tart taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive green foliage and a compact, manageable size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-suited to tropical and subtropical climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be grown in the ground or in a large container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides ornamental value and homegrown fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spondias purpurea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical fruit tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; water regularly during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, spreading canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 15-25 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-20 feet apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a location with full sun and well-draining soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and at the same depth. Gently remove the plant from its container, loosen the roots, and place it in the hole. Backfill with soil, tamp down lightly, and water thoroughly. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch away from the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly during the first growing season to help the tree establish a strong root system. Once established, Spanish Plum is moderately drought-tolerant but benefits from supplemental watering during dry periods. Fertilize with a balanced fruit tree fertilizer in spring and summer. Prune lightly to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches. Protect young trees from frost in cooler areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne starter plant of Spanish Plum Tree (\u003cem\u003eSpondias purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e), approximately 3 to 4 feet tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67836005286198,"sku":"FOLIA2-1696","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6590051525_iimz.jpg?v=1793097149","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/1-spanish-plum-tree-starter-plant-spondias-purpurea-live-tropical-fruit-tree-3-4-ft","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}