Jocote Seeds - Fruit Plant For Home Gardens

Jocote, commonly known as Spanish Plum, is a tropical fruit tree valued for its spreading canopy and seasonal fruit production. The tree develops a sturdy trunk with branching limbs and oval green leaves that form a dense crown. During the flowering stage, small clusters of blossoms appear along the branches and later develop into oval fruits. Jocote trees grow best in warm climates with full sunlight and well-drained soil. They are commonly cultivated in tropical orchards and home gardens where the trees have adequate space to grow and develop their canopy.

Features

• Tropical fruit tree with spreading canopy growth

• Produces clusters of small flowers followed by fruits

• Dense foliage with oval green leaves

• Adapted to warm climates with full sunlight

• Suitable for orchard planting and home garden cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Spondias purpurea

• Common Name (US): Spanish Plum

• Seed Type / Variety: Fruit tree seeds

• Growth Habit: Deciduous tropical fruit tree

• USDA Zones: 9 to 11

• Planting Season: Spring to early summer

• Growing Season: Spring through autumn in warm climates

• Sowing Season:

  • Zones 9 to 11: March to June

  • Indoor controlled environment: Year-round

• Germination Time and Conditions: 14 to 30 days at 22 to 30 C in moist, well-drained growing medium

• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil

• Watering Needs: Moderate watering during establishment

• Mature Plant Size: 20 to 40 feet height; 15 to 25 feet spread

• Plant Spacing: 15 to 20 feet between plants