1 Live Plant Jamaican Cherry Muntingia calabura Strawberry Tree Tropical Fruit Edible Garden

Jamaican Cherry (Muntingia calabura) is a fast-growing tropical fruiting tree prized for its sweet, strawberry-like berries and ornamental foliage. Often called the Strawberry Tree or Panama Berry, it produces small white flowers followed by abundant round red fruits nearly year-round in warm climates.

The fruits are enjoyed fresh and have a sweet, candy-like flavor, making them a favorite for home orchards, edible gardens, and tropical landscapes. This versatile tree works well as a specimen plant, in warm-climate food forests, or as a container plant in cooler regions where it can be brought indoors during cold spells. It is known for vigorous growth and an attractive, slightly weeping canopy that adds lush texture to any garden setting.
Species: Muntingia calabura
Variety: Jamaican Cherry
Type: Tropical fruiting tree
Plant_Habit: Fast-growing evergreen tree
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 9-11
Germination: Not applicable
Sowing: Not applicable
Spacing: 10-15 feet apart
Notes: Prefers warm, frost-free conditions; water regularly