Description
xSweet and Fast-Growing Tropical Fruit
Botanical Name: Muntingia calabura
Common Names: Yellow Strawberry Tree, Jamaican Cherry, Panama Berry, Cotton Candy Berry, Bajelly Tree, Singapore Cherry, Sabah Cherry, Panama Cherry, Jam Tree, Calabura
Family: Muntingiaceae
Origin: Tropical Americas (Mexico, Central America)
The Yellow Strawberry Tree (Muntingia calabura) is a fast-growing, fruit-bearing tree known for producing small, sweet, yellow berries that taste like cotton candy or cereal milk. (The Red varieties has a flavor more reminiscent of buttered popcorn.) This versatile and hardy tropical tree is a favorite in home gardens due to its rapid growth, abundant fruit production, and ability to thrive in various climates. The tree produces small, yellow fruits that can be enjoyed fresh off the tree or used in jams, desserts, and beverages. Its adaptability to a range of soils and climates makes it an excellent addition to tropical and subtropical gardens.
Distinctive Features, Uses, and Nutritional Value
Fruits: The Yellow Strawberry Tree produces small, round, yellow berries that are about the size of a cherry. The fruits are sweet with a light, cotton-candy-like flavor, making them perfect for fresh eating or adding to jams, pies, and other desserts. The berries are also rich in vitamins C and A, as well as antioxidants, providing a nutritious snack that supports immune health and overall wellness.
Foliage: The tree features slender, drooping branches with soft, serrated leaves that create a lush canopy. The leaves are light green, providing a nice contrast to the vibrant yellow fruit.
Growth Habit: The Yellow Strawberry Tree is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 20-30 feet tall in ideal conditions. It is a hardy and drought-tolerant tree that begins fruiting as early as 1-2 years after planting.
Shipping & Return
xORDER PROCESSING TIMES:
Most orders that are placed with us are processed and shipped out within 24 hours. Weekend and Holiday orders will be processed on the next available business day.
SHIPPING:
We use FedEx and USPS Priority Mail to the continental US, Military addresses, Alaska, and Hawaii free of charge. Delivery of your order will be within 2 to 5 business days of the date it is shipped out.
SHIPPING AND ADDRESS CORRECTIONS:
Please verify that your shipping address is correct. Incorrect addresses may result in undeliverable packages or delays. If your address is incorrect, please notify us as soon as possible to avoid an address correction fee. If shipping address is incorrect then a $7.50 address correction fee will be charged. This charge is accessed to us by the carrier service.
SALES TAX:
The Pee Mart charges sales tax on items purchased by customers that have products shipped in the state of Maine. When customers from outside the state of Maine complete a purchase from The Pee Mart, they accept all responsibility of their respective state laws regarding sales and use tax.
OUT OF STOCK ITEMS:
We try very hard to keep all items in stock and available, but sometimes we encounter supply shortages. We attempt to bring product back into our inventory as soon as it is feasibly possible. In these scenarios, the products are unavailable to purchase on our website. We will not backorder product and will ship the entirety of your purchased order upon completion of your payment processing.
LOST OR DAMAGED SHIPMENTS:
If you receive a product that appears to be damaged, contact your local FedEx office or Post Office and have an inspection made. Do not throw away the shipping box or any shipping material, as the carrier will want to inspect it. We will arrange to have the product returned to us. We will then either issue you a credit or replace your item ASAP.
WARRANTY / RETURNS:
The Pee Mart has a 30-day customer satisfaction standard warranty for all items. All sales are considered final after 30 days of receiving product.
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