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Mamey sapote trees will fruit prolifically when mature, producing 200 to 500 fruits in a season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMamey Sapote is related to another Sow Exotic favorite, \u003ca href=\"sowexotic.com\/products\/arue-canistel-eggfruit-pouteria-campechiana\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanistel\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Large Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":40544174244038,"sku":"MAM-MAG-L","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"X-Large Nursery Pot","offer_id":31756935594084,"sku":"MAM-MAG-XL","price":119.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2858\/6430\/products\/Bunch_of_chikku_fruits_seen_hanging_from_the_tree_with_selective_focus_on_the_subject._seen_with_bright_sunlight..jpg?v=1762457048"},{"product_id":"red-leaf-cranberry-hibiscus-hibiscus-acetosella","title":"Red Leaf Cranberry Hibiscus (Hibiscus acetosella)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStriking, Tangy Edible Ornamental\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cranberry Hibiscus, Red Leaf Hibiscus, African Rosemallow, False Roselle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malvaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCranberry Hibiscus (\u003cem\u003eHibiscus acetosella\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as Red Leaf Hibiscus or African Rosemallow, is a stunning ornamental plant prized for its deep burgundy, maple-shaped leaves and tangy, lemony flavor. This fast-growing perennial herb is not only attractive but also edible, making it a favorite in both ornamental and edible landscapes. Its leaves are often used in salads, teas, and other culinary dishes, while its beautiful pink to red flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. A versatile plant, Cranberry Hibiscus thrives in warm climates and adds a bold splash of color to any garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive Features, Uses, and Nutritional Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The plant’s deep red to burgundy leaves resemble maple leaves, creating a striking contrast in the garden. 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When ripe, the fruit transforms from a vibrant light color to a cool deep red, like your favorite shade of lipstick. The fruit is teardrop shaped and just a tad larger than a quarter or a really big grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeanut Butter fruit trees are related to acerola and native to Venezuela, Colombia, and other parts of South America. It grows as a low-maintenance evergreen shrub with attractive foliage year-round and small, intricate yellow flowers that appear in early spring, often starting around March. The plant forms a dense, manageable structure, making it well-suited for food forests, rare fruit collections, and tropical home landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Culinary Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeanut Butter Fruit is grown and enjoyed throughout tropical regions of South America and has gained attention globally as a rare fruit curiosity. 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Its unique flowers form in whorls around the upper half of the stems, complemented by deeply toothed foliage that gives the plant an ornamental, distinctive appearance. Siberian Motherwort makes a showstopping hedge and is beloved by pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough it grows wild along the coastal regions of Brazil and Mexico, Siberian Motherwort is native to China, Mongolia, and Siberia. This member of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeonurus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mint family has a long history of traditional medicinal use, including use in Chinese medicine for some symptoms associated with menstruation. It has also been used traditionally for ritual smoking, with purported effects described as comparable to cannabis and associated with a mellow, relaxed sensation. Siberian Motherwort does not tolerate frost but can be overwintered indoors. It is closely related to two other Sow Exotic favorites, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"www.sowexotic.com\/products\/klip-dagga-leonotis-nepetifolia\" title=\"Klip Dagga\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKlip Dagga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"sowexotic.com\/products\/wild-dagga-leonotis-leonurus\" title=\"Wild Dagga\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild Dagga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Culinary Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSiberian Motherwort has a history of traditional use in Chinese medicine and ritual practices. It was traditionally used for some symptoms associated with menstruation and has also been used for ritual smoking. 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The fruit can be eaten raw, but it is usually dried, pitted, and candied. Date fruits can be turned into jams, spreads, and even used in brewing alcohol. Date Palm is appreciated as an ornamental, and is often planted in Florida cities for urban spaces like sidewalks, highway medians, and street corners for a colorful, tropical look. It's large leaves are green and bluish-green and create large v-shaped fans. Date fruit is bright orange in color when ripe.  A mature Date Palm tree can produce up to 100 to 200 pounds of fruit per year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA member of the Palm Tree family, the Date Palm has been cultivated for thousands of years in the Levant. 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