Strawberry Tree - red

Strawberry Tree - redLatin name Muntingia calabura Sometimes called Jamaican Cherry (although it is not native to or common in Jamaica), the Strawberry Tree is a fun and tasty fruit to grow in South Florida, and makes a great small to medium sized shade tree. It grows quickly, and produces fruit almost year round, slowing down in the winter months. Strawberry Tree fruits are not comparable to actual strawberries, the name comes from the similar look between the two

enjoying abundant rainfall and humidity

due to its reticulata parentage

so expect your persimmon’s leaves to brown and fall in autumn

Not to worry

Production:  Whether the plant is a heavy or light producer

The tree itself is a beautiful

Grafted Avocado trees will usually produce fruit within two years

It has a rich

Latin name - Artocarpus altilis

glossy green leaves

Latin name - Artocarpus heterophyllus

The fruit doesn’t have much of a blush at maturity