Jocote Trio: Red, Yellow & Purple Jocote Trees

Jocote Trio: Red, Yellow & Purple Jocote Trees

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Jocote, Purple (Spondias purpurea)
Jocote, Red (Spondias purpurea)
Jocote, Yellow (Spondias Mombin)

A Rainbow of Tropical Harvests, Sweet-Tart Flavor, and Easy-Growing Abundance!

Transform your garden or food forest with our Purple, Red & Yellow Jocote Bundle, featuring three vibrant tropical fruit trees prized for their colorful harvests, unique sweet-tart flavors, and dependable productivity. Whether you're expanding your backyard orchard, exploring rare tropical fruits, or growing a conversation-starting collection, this trio delivers beauty, diversity, and delicious harvests season after season.

This curated collection includes three plants:

Purple Jocote (Spondias purpurea) – Produces deep purple fruit with juicy, sweet-tart flesh that's delicious fresh or preserved. A fast-growing tree that thrives in warm climates and rewards growers with generous seasonal harvests.

Red Jocote (Spondias purpurea) – A classic variety with vibrant red fruit and a rich balance of sweetness and tang. Perfect for fresh eating, juices, jams, and traditional tropical recipes.

Yellow Jocote (Spondias purpurea) – Bears sunny yellow fruit with crisp, refreshing flesh and bright tropical flavor. Its heavy crops and beautiful golden fruit make it a standout in any edible landscape.

Whether you're enjoying fresh-picked fruit straight from the tree, preserving your harvest in jams and pickles, or adding rare tropical diversity to your food forest, these easy-growing jocotes offer years of colorful harvests, exceptional flavor, and tropical charm.

Scientific Name Spondias purpurea 'Orange'
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
All of our plants ship in plantable coconut coir pots or recyclable nursery pots! Just pop them in the ground or reuse and recycle. Want to learn more about our plant sizes and how to grow them? 👉 Checkout the Full Guide Here

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