Description: Red-Tipped Cocoplum, Chrysobalanus icaco, South Florida (USDA Zone 10B) Sourced Seeds [Edible Fruit & Seeds!] (Gathered 2024) General Information: USDA hardiness zones: 10A through 12B Plant Type: shrub; small tree Origin: central and south Florida; West Indies; Mexico; Central America; northern South America; West Africa Height: 10 to 20 feetGrowth rate: moderate to fast Leaf Persistence: evergreenFruit: up to 1.5" diameter oblong fruit with purple skin and soft white flesh that surrounds a single pit. Skin and flesh are edible and are slightly sweet in taste and are commonly used to make jams and jellies. The seeds can be roasted and eaten for their almond-like flavor. Fruit that matures from late spring through summer. Light requirement: full sun; moderate to light shade Soil tolerances: acidic to alkaline; clay to sandy; seasonally saturated to seasonally dry Drought tolerance: medium Sowing Seeds:For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided.Germination: Soak seeds for roughly 24-hours and then sow in a well-drained, uniformly moist potting soil which is to be kept warm. Seeds typically germinate within 2 to 4 weeks although some may take longer. **Please note that the seeds have not been pretreated for sowing. Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, the seller cannot grantee germination.** Shipping:To offer you the lowest shipping costs, these seeds are mailed in plain yellow bubble mailers utilizing eBay Standard Envelope shipping. Tracking information will be provided by eBay Delivery Services, which can be viewed through eBay. Please allow up to 8 business days after shipment for your order to be delivered. If not delivered within the appropriate time frame please message/contact me for resolution. Charity Contributions:10% of all sales are donated to the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida!
Price: 5 USD
Location: Pompano Beach, Florida
End Time: 2024-09-02T14:56:38.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Unbranded
Type: Tree Seeds
Life Cycle: Perennial
Watering: Medium
Common Name: Red-Tipped Cocoplum
Genus: Chrysobalanus icaco
Color: Red
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Sunlight: Full Sun
Features: Draught Resistant, Fast Growing
Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand
