Strawberry Tree - Muntingia calabura
The Strawberry Tree, scientifically known as Muntingia calabura, is a small to medium-sized tree celebrated for its distinctive and attractive features. This evergreen tree is known for its rapid growth and delicate appearance. The leaves are glossy and green, providing a lush backdrop to the tree's main attraction – the small, round fruits that resemble strawberries. The fruits, which turn from green to red as they ripen, are sweet and flavorful, adding to the tree's ornamental and culinary appeal.
Botanical Name
Muntingia calabura
Also Known As
Jamaican Cherry | Cotton Candy Berry | Panama Berry | Bajelly Tree | Singapore Cherry | Sabah Cherry | Panama Cherry | Jam Tree | Calabura | 文丁果 | 文定果
Specifications
USDA Zone
Light Needs
Watering Needs
Leaves
Life Cycle
Avg. Mature Size
Growth Rate
Bloom Time
Flower Color
Harvest Season
Years to Bear
10 - 11
Partial - Full Sun
Regularly
Evergreen
Perennial
13' Tall and 13' Wide
Fast
Winter
White
May-July
1 - 2 Years