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It makes a great ornamental addition to a home landscape, ticking all of the boxes for a plant that’s useful and good looking. Star Fruit is easy to grow and produces an over abundance of delicious and unique-shaped fruit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a tropical to subtropical climate, you can reap the bountiful rewards of growing Star Fruit trees that fruit nearly year-round, when exotic purple flowers give way to the 5-sided star fruits. Carambola fruits are in their prime when they ripen on the tree to a yellow-orange color. Enjoy this sweet star fruit variety fresh, in tea, or combination with other fruits and desserts, or as a garnish for tropical-themed dishes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStar Fruit seedlings are capable of producing fruit within 2-3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Large Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":42265013256390,"sku":"STA-SEE-L","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":43586905243846,"sku":"B1-STA-SEE-M","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2858\/6430\/products\/SowExoticStarFruitTreeforSale.png?v=1762459062"},{"product_id":"fig-yellow-long-neck-ficus-carica","title":"Fig 'Yellow Long Neck' (Ficus carica)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"381\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"381\"\u003eJumbo Golden Figs with a Light, Honey-Sweet Flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"770\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Yellow Long Neck Fig (\u003cem data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eFicus carica 'Yellow Long Neck'\u003c\/em\u003e) is a unique and highly sought-after fig variety known for its giant, elongated golden fruit with incredibly sweet, smooth, and mild flavor. The skin ripens to a rich yellow hue, and the light amber flesh is honeyed, juicy, and practically melts in your mouth—ideal for eating fresh or drying for later use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"1141\" class=\"\"\u003eThis variety is known for producing very large fruit, some of the biggest among common figs, and it's self-fertile, productive, and fast-growing. It thrives in full sun, prefers well-drained soil, and performs beautifully in containers or in-ground. It's a great choice for warm, dry climates but also adaptable with care in subtropical regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1332\" class=\"\"\u003eWhether you're a fig collector or just looking to grow your own mild, honey-sweet figs, Yellow Long Neck is a rewarding and attractive addition to any edible landscape or patio orchard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot \/ Single Plant","offer_id":43962935017670,"sku":"B6-FIG-YEL-M","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot \/ 3-Pack (Save 10%)","offer_id":44540279554246,"sku":"B6-FIG-YEL-3PK","price":61.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot \/ 6-Pack (Save 15%)","offer_id":44540279587014,"sku":"B6-FIG-YEL-6PK","price":117.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2858\/6430\/files\/Yellow_Long_Neck_Fig_Fruit_Tree_For_Sale_-_SowExotic.com_1.png?v=1762460683"},{"product_id":"banana-red-cuban-musa-acuminata","title":"Banana 'Red Cuban' (Musa acuminata)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Cuban Banana, Red Banana, Cuban Red, Roja Banana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast Asia (widely cultivated in the Caribbean and Central America)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red Cuban Banana (Musa acuminata 'Red Cuban') is a striking and flavorful banana variety known for its vibrant red to maroon skin and sweet, creamy flesh. This tropical plant is as ornamental as it is productive, making it a popular choice for both fruit production and decorative landscaping. The Red Cuban Banana is a must-have for gardeners who appreciate unique and exotic plants that provide both beauty and delicious, nutritious fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDistinctive Features and Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Red Cuban Banana has large, paddle-shaped leaves that are deep green with a slight reddish tint, adding a lush, tropical feel to any garden. These broad leaves are perfect for creating shade and privacy in a landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most distinctive feature of the Red Cuban Banana is its vibrant red to maroon-colored skin. The fruits are typically smaller and thicker-skinned than common yellow bananas, with a rich, sweet flavor and creamy texture. The fruit is excellent for fresh eating, baking, smoothies, and desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beyond its delicious fruit, the Red Cuban Banana is often grown as an ornamental plant due to its striking appearance. 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This seedling-grown variety of Black Sapote is an excellent addition to any tropical garden, known for producing abundant, large, green fruits that turn dark brown and soft when fully ripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe inner flesh of the fruit will amaze you with its thick and custardy texture and warm and fruity cacao-like flavor. It really tastes just like Chocolate Pudding, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003emaking it a healthy and delicious dessert option. Black Sapote trees are fast-growing and thrive in warm, tropical to subtropical climates, making them perfect for home gardeners in frost-free zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDistinctive Features, Uses, and Nutritional Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Black Sapote produces large, round, green-skinned fruits that turn soft and dark brown when ripe. 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The fruit can be eaten fresh, spooned out of its skin, or mixed with sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for an extra treat. The tree itself is an attractive ornamental plant, with its dark green foliage adding a tropical feel to any garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHarvest Black Sapote fruit when the shade of the outside of the fruit turns from bright green to a muddy green color.  It can be prepared raw for use in fresh desserts, cooked into pies and pastries, or blended into a fresh drink.  We simply love to eat it fresh with a spoon!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":44105364340934,"sku":"A3-C4-BLK-SEE-M","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2858\/6430\/files\/Black_Sapote_Seedling_Diospyros_nigra_Live_Fruit_Tree_Plant_For_Sale_SowExotic.com_4.png?v=1762460790"},{"product_id":"boysenberry-rubus-ursinus-idaeus-brambles-hybrid","title":"Boysenberry (Rubus ursinus × idaeus × brambles hybrid)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"313\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegendary Sweet-Tart Berry with Old-School Flavor \u0026amp; Backyard Charm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"671\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Boysenberry is a classic American hybrid fruit with a rich, juicy flavor that blends the best of blackberry, raspberry, and loganberry. 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