Overview

Bring a taste of the tropics to your garden with this magnificent tropical June plum fruit tree. This live grafted plant, supplied in a 3-gallon container, is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to cultivate unique and flavorful fruit. Known botanically as Spondias dulcis, or sometimes referred to as Ambarella, this fast-growing tree is celebrated for its tart, crisp fruits that mature to a golden yellow. Whether you’re an experienced horticulturist or a budding enthusiast, this tropical June plum fruit tree offers a rewarding growing experience and a bounty of fresh, juicy plums. It’s perfectly suited for outdoor planting in warmer climates or can be successfully grown in containers in cooler regions with appropriate winter protection.

Our tropical June plum fruit tree is a robust, healthy specimen, carefully grafted to ensure superior fruit production and disease resistance. It’s delivered ready for planting, designed to thrive and quickly establish itself in your landscape. Imagine harvesting your own plump, tangy June plums, perfect for fresh eating, juices, or culinary creations. This tree not only provides delicious fruit but also adds an attractive, lush green presence to any garden or patio setting.

Key Benefits

Investing in a tropical June plum fruit tree brings numerous advantages to your home and garden. Its unique characteristics make it a standout choice for fruit lovers and garden enthusiasts alike:

• Abundant Fruit Production: Enjoy a generous harvest of small, oval-shaped fruits that ripen to a beautiful yellow. These June plums offer a delightful tangy flavor, perfect for a variety of culinary uses.
• Versatile Growing Options: This tree is ideal for outdoor gardens in suitable climates (USDA Zones 10-11) but can also be grown successfully in large containers, allowing gardeners in cooler regions to enjoy its fruits with proper care.
• Attractive Landscape Addition: Beyond its fruit-bearing capabilities, the tropical June plum fruit tree provides lush, vibrant foliage, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your garden, patio, or small orchard.
• Grafted for Quality: Our trees are grafted, ensuring they inherit desirable traits like early fruiting and better disease resistance, offering a more reliable and productive plant from the start.
• Relatively Low Maintenance: Once established, this tree requires moderate watering and prefers full sun, making it a manageable addition to most garden setups for those interested in June plum plant care.
• Unique Flavor Profile: The distinct tangy taste of June plums is a culinary delight, offering a refreshing and exotic flavor that stands apart from more common fruits.
• Ready to Fruit: This 3-gallon live plant is typically mature enough to begin producing fruit sooner than trees grown from seed, giving you a quicker path to harvest.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Proper care is essential for a thriving tropical June plum fruit tree. This section will guide you through the best practices to ensure your tree flourishes and yields plenty of delicious fruit. Understanding how to grow June plum in containers or in the ground is key to its success.

The tropical June plum fruit tree thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily to produce optimal fruit. For soil, it prefers well-drained conditions. A rich, loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0) is ideal. If planting in a container, use a high-quality potting mix blended with some compost to improve drainage and nutrient content. Ensure the container has ample drainage holes to prevent waterlogging, which can be detrimental to the roots. When planting in the ground, amend heavy clay soils with organic matter to improve drainage.

Moderate watering is crucial for your June plum plant care. The soil should be kept consistently moist but never soggy. Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch, especially during dry spells and when the tree is actively fruiting. Reduce watering slightly during cooler, dormant periods. Fertilize your tropical June plum fruit tree with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer designed for fruit trees during the growing season, typically from spring to fall. Follow the product instructions carefully to avoid over-fertilization. Pruning should be done to maintain shape, remove dead or diseased branches, and encourage air circulation within the canopy. The tree is suitable for USDA Zones 10-11. If you are in a cooler climate, growing it in a container allows you to move it indoors during winter to protect it from frost, which is vital when you grow June plum in containers.

Size & Details

This tropical June plum fruit tree is a live, grafted plant provided in a 3-gallon nursery pot, ensuring it has a strong root system and a head start on growth. The tree typically grows to a mature height of 20-30 feet tall when planted in the ground, but can be maintained at a smaller, more manageable size through regular pruning, especially when grown in containers. The fruit produced is small and oval-shaped, turning a vibrant yellow when ripe. This grafted June plum tree is designed to begin fruiting relatively quickly, often within a few years of planting, allowing you to enjoy fresh fruit sooner. It is shipped as a healthy, actively growing plant, carefully packaged to minimize stress during transit, ready for immediate planting in your garden or a larger pot.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this Tropical June Plum Fruit Tree get? A: When planted in the ground, the tropical June plum fruit tree can reach heights of 20-30 feet. However, its size can be managed through pruning, especially if you choose to grow June plum in containers.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: This tropical June plum fruit tree is supplied in a 3-gallon nursery pot, providing a well-established root system for successful transplanting.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: This is primarily an outdoor plant suitable for USDA Zones 10-11. However, it can be grown in containers and brought indoors during colder months in cooler climates.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: The tropical June plum fruit tree thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and fruit production.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: With proper sunlight, well-draining soil, and moderate watering, this tree is relatively easy to care for. Following basic June plum plant care guidelines will ensure its health.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your grafted June plum tree will arrive as a healthy, live plant, carefully packaged to protect it during shipping and ensure it reaches you in excellent condition, ready for planting.
• Q: Can I use June plums in cooking? A: Absolutely! The tangy flavor of June plums makes them versatile for culinary uses, including fresh eating, juices, jams, and various savory dishes.
• Q: How long until it blooms and fruits? A: As a grafted tree, this tropical June plum fruit tree is typically ready to fruit within a few years of planting, much faster than trees grown from seed.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone if I’m outside USDA 10-11? A: If you are outside USDA Zones 10-11, it is highly recommended to grow the tree in a container so it can be moved indoors to a protected, warm location during cold winter months to prevent frost damage.
• Q: What type of soil does this Spondias dulcis tree prefer? A: This Spondias dulcis tree prefers well-drained, fertile soil. A good quality potting mix with compost works well for containers, and amended garden soil is best for in-ground planting.