RED HOG PLUM/Spainish Plum/Red Mombin/Purple Mombin/Jocote Rojo/Ciruela Tree

Nice 3Gal RED HOG PLUM/Spainish Plum/Jocote Rojo/Ciruela/Red Mombin/Purple Mombin/ Tree Live Plant. Approx 3ft. Fruiting Soon. Ship With Pot.

The Red Hog Plum tree is a Cashew relative grown for its red, sweet, plum-like fruits. Red Hog Plum Trees have medium-green, pointed, shiny oval leaves that can be cooked and eaten when young.

Mature Red Hog Plums are about 2 inches long, oval, yellow when young, then glossy bright red when mature. This changing color makes it easy to know when to harvest the fruits. Indulge in the delectable taste and versatility of these plums. Enjoy them fresh or explore the unique flavors they bring to East Indian cuisine when consumed while still green. Red Hog Plums are juicy, tart, and slightly acidic with a single, unedible seed. The tropical flavor combines tartness and tangy sweetness and they are usually eaten fresh.

Unique Dormancy Cycle: Red Spanish/Hog Plum, Ciruela, Jocote Rojo, Mombin Tree exhibits a distinctive dormancy pattern, shedding its leaves in Winter and then emerging into a splendid spectacle during Spring.

Spring Awakening: Witness the enchanting transformation as the tree awakens from its dormant state during spring break. Experience the awe-inspiring sight of beautiful blossoms adorning the branches, giving way to delightful fruits in a mere 45-60 days.