{"product_id":"spanish-plum-red-mombin-live-spondias-purpurea-tree-12-24-sweet-tart-tropical-fruit-hardy-drought-tolerant-starter-plant","title":"Spanish Plum \/ Red Mombin Live Spondias Purpurea Tree 12″-24″ | Sweet-Tart Tropical Fruit | Hardy Drought-Tolerant Starter Plant","description":"Grow your own Red Mombin (Spondias purpurea)! 12″-24″ live starter tree produces sweet-tart fruits. Hardy, drought-tolerant, ideal for tropical gardens.\n\n🍒 Delicious Fruits: Produces sweet-tart, juicy fruits enjoyed fresh or used in jellies, juices, and traditional dishes.\n🌴 Tropical Elegance: Grows into a medium-sized tree (15-25 ft) with a lush, spreading canopy. Perfect for gardens, parks, or orchards.\n☀️ Sun-Loving \u0026amp; Hardy: Thrives in full sunlight and adapts to various well-drained soils; drought-tolerant once established.\n🌱 Fast-Growing Starter: This 12″-24″ starter tree can bear fruit within 3-5 years when grown from cuttings or grafted varieties.\n🌍 Eco-Friendly: Attracts pollinators like bees and birds, enriching your local ecosystem.\n🍷 Culinary Versatility: Fruits are great for making wines, preserves, and refreshing beverages; suitable for a range of recipes.\n🪴 Container Friendly: Can be grown in large pots, making it perfect for smaller spaces or patio gardening.\n✂️ Easy Maintenance: Low-maintenance tree requiring minimal pruning and care for healthy growth.\n🌿 Cultural Heritage: Known as Jocote or Ciruela, this tree carries cultural significance in Latin America, often used in traditional remedies.\n\nCommon Name: Spanish Plum, Red Mombin\nScientific Name: Spondias purpurea\nPlant Size: 12″-24″ starter plant\nLight Requirements: Full sun\nSoil Type: Well-draining soils; drought-tolerant once established\nUSDA Zones: 9-11\nWatering Needs: Moderate; water regularly during establishment\nGrowth Rate: Rapid; fruit-bearing within 3-5 years\nFertilizer: Balanced slow-release fertilizer during growing season\nSpecial Features: Sweet-tart fruit, drought tolerance, pollinator-friendly\n\nred mombin tree, spondias purpurea, tropical fruit starter, drought-tolerant tree, sweet-tart fruit tree, Spanish plum tree, live fruit tree 12″-24″, hardy fruit tree, container-friendly tree, Ciruela tree starter, Jocote live tree, exotic fruit tree, tropical garden plant","brand":"FaithFolkStudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51599379398977,"sku":null,"price":172.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/0758\/0993\/files\/d856d4c8-il_fullxfull.6588412769_seaz.jpg?v=1775997700","url":"https:\/\/faithfolkstudio.com\/products\/spanish-plum-red-mombin-live-spondias-purpurea-tree-12-24-sweet-tart-tropical-fruit-hardy-drought-tolerant-starter-plant","provider":"FaithFolkStudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}