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Julie’s
Tropical Plants, Inc
1360 W Kelly Park Rd
Apopka FL 32712
Spring/Summer Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Closed for Lunch: 1-1:30pm
Sunday and Monday’s: Closed
407-429-9307
Hog plum ,Jocote, Ciruela Plant
Hog plum ,Jocote, Ciruela Plant
Botanical name: Spondias purpurea
Also known as Spanish plum, Mombin, Spanish Mombin and Jamaica Plum.
Young fruits are green or yellowish-green and red when ripe. The pulp is yellow and sweet when ripe.
Fruiting and flower of hog plum occur right on the branches, as opposed to hanging from the tips
They are usually eaten as fresh fruit or picked green and used in East Indian cooking
Mature Height: 15 Feet
Sunlight: Full Sun
Self-Pollinating: Yes
USDA Zone: 9-11
Cold hardy down to 29 degrees
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