Jamaican Cherry Red (Muntingia calabura) – 4" pot (6–18")

🍒 Muntingia calabura – Jamaican Cherry (Red) – Cotton-candy flavor & heavy crops

4" pot (6–18")

Red Jamaican cherry is a fast-growing tropical fruit tree that flowers and fruits nearly year-round with warmth and sun. Bright red berries deliver a signature cotton-candy / strawberry flavor—great fresh, for jams and dessert toppers. Excellent in large containers or a greenhouse.

Highlights

Unique taste: cotton-candy, strawberry notes.

Near-continuous bearing in warm, bright conditions.

Container friendly: easy pruning; quick to fruit.

Care

Light: full sun 6–8+ hrs.

Temps: 68–95 °F (20–35 °C); avoid < 50 °F (10 °C).

Water: regular; excellent drainage.

Soil: rich, airy mix (perlite/pumice/coco).

Pruning: tip to branch; keep ~5–10 ft (1.5–3 m) in pots.

Pollination: usually self-fertile.

Harvest & Use

Pick when fully red and slightly soft.

Use: fresh snacks, jams, syrups, cake/pancake toppings.

Tip: Larger pots (5–10 gal) and full sun increase yield and intensify the cotton-candy flavor.