Spondias Dulcis June Plums Tropical Fruit Tree – Fruiting Variety

Bring the Tropics Home with a Spondias Dulcis (June Plums) Tree

Imagine harvesting your own Spondias Dulcis, also known as June Plums, right from your backyard. This tropical fruit tree offers more than just delicious fruit; it’s a beautiful addition to any garden. You’ll be bidding on a young, vibrant tree ready to bring a touch of the exotic to your home. Enjoy white blooms and the anticipation of your first home-grown plums.

Once the plums transition from green to yellow, they’re ripe and ready for picking! The fruit is typically amber-colored when ripe, boasting yellow/brown flesh with a unique spicy flavor. Its consistency is similar to an apple, offering a delightful mix of tartness and sweetness. Enjoy them fresh, make a refreshing drink, or use them in jams, sauces, fruit butter, and preserves. In some cultures, the unripe fruit is enjoyed with salt, sugar, and chili, or even shrimp paste.

Benefits of Growing June Plums:

• Fast Fruiting: Enjoy fruit in the first season under the right conditions.
• Compact Size: Perfect for small gardens and containers.
• Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant and disease-resistant.
• Versatile Fruit: Enjoy fresh or in a variety of recipes.
• Unique Flavor: A delightful blend of tart and sweet with a spicy twist.

This semi-deciduous tree appreciates shelter from the north wind due to its sensitivity to cold. While it may shed leaves during a cold spell, it quickly bounces back with vibrant new foliage as the weather warms. Plants are grown from seed, approximately 3~4 years old, and stand 30~36 inches tall in a 3-gallon pot. With proper care, it should fruit next season.

Shipping Information: Plants will be shipped without the container, carefully wrapped and secured in our packaging. We ship exclusively to the lower 48 states. It is the buyer’s responsibility to monitor the weather between California and your location, as these plants are sensitive to cold.

Frequently Asked Questions about Spondias Dulcis (June Plums)

1. How big will my June Plum tree get? These are compact trees, typically only reaching 6-8 feet tall, making them perfect for small spaces and containers.
2. What kind of care does a June Plum tree need? They are low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and disease-resistant. Protect them from strong north winds and provide well-draining soil.
3. How long until my June Plum tree fruits? These are fast-fruiting, and with proper growing conditions, you can expect fruit in the first season.
4. Can I grow June Plums in a container? Absolutely! Their compact size makes them ideal for container gardening on porches and patios.
5. What does June Plum fruit taste like? The fruit offers a unique blend of tartness and sweetness with a spicy flavor, similar in consistency to an apple.