Red Jamaican Cherry

Container Growing

Suitable for large containers in non-tropical climates; bring indoors before the first frost.

Family

Muntingiaceae

Foliage Look

Light green, soft, hairy, lanceolate foliage with serrated edges.

Foliage Rules

Leaves are alternate and asymmetrical at the base, with soft, hairy texture on both surfaces.

Fruit Flower Look

Small, bright red, round berries and white, five-petaled flowers.

Fruit Flower Rules

Fruit are small, red, berry-like drupes; flowers have white, thin, crinkled petals and many stamens.

Growth Habit Rules

Mature form is a spreading tree; avoid showing an upright, column-like growth habit.

Mature Plant Look

A spreading tree with wide-reaching branches laden with small red berries.

Mature Stage Morphology

Large, branching tree with spreading, brittle branches; leaves are asymmetric and hairy; produces small red fruit in leaf axils.

Morphology Rules

Focus on the slightly pendulous branches and the characteristic persistent flowering/fruiting behavior.

Plant Faqs

How fast does a Jamaican Cherry grow? It is a very fast-growing tree that can begin fruiting within a year or two from seed or cutting. Can I grow this in a pot? Yes, it is well-suited for large containers and should be brought indoors during winter in frost-prone areas. Does it need a pollinator? No, it is self-fertile and produces fruit on its own.

Root Look

Dense, healthy, white root mass typical of a vigorous tropical starter.

Soil Look

Dark, well-draining, peat-perlite or coco-coir based potting mix.

Starter Stage

Small, fast-growing herbaceous-like starter plant with soft green leaves and a vigorous root system.

Starter Stage Morphology

Young stems may be slightly pubescent with bright green, alternate, lanceolate-ovate leaves.

Video Voiceover Script

Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Red Jamaican Cherry. This is Red Jamaican Cherry, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this productive tree become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the tropical fruit garden you want to create. The small, sweet, red berries ripen continuously, offering a sugary treat that makes this tree a true standout for any edible landscape. Establish your starter plant by moving it into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining mix, later moving it to its final container or garden location. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.

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Muntingia Muntingia calabura Red Jamaican Cherry Tropical Fruit Edible Garden Container Gardening Fruit Tree Agardeni Fast Growing Trees

Youtube Video Summary

The Red Jamaican Cherry is a remarkably fast-growing tropical tree that rewards growers with a constant supply of sweet, cherry-like fruit. Perfect for containers or warm-climate landscapes, this productive edible is a highlight for any home garden.

Youtube Video Title

How to Grow the Red Jamaican Cherry Tree | Muntingia calabura