| Common Names |
Orange Jocote, Ciruela Amarilla, Hog Plum |
| Family |
Anacardiaceae (Cashew/Mango Family) |
| Origin |
Central America |
| Plant Type |
Fruiting Tree |
| Life Cycle |
Perennial |
| Food Forest Layer |
Mid-Story / Canopy Layer |
| Mature Size |
10–20 ft (can be pruned smaller) |
| Light |
Full Sun |
| Water Needs |
Low to Moderate |
| Harvest Season |
Late Summer to Fall (varies by region) |
| Time to Fruit |
0–1 years from planting |
| Self-Fertile |
Often self-fertile, but better with multiple trees |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Zones |
USDA Zones 9–11 |
| Florida Native |
No |
| Propagation |
Cuttings, Grafted |
| Seasonal Characteristics |
Deciduous; blooms pink before fruiting |
