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

10" pot (24–48")

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.