Cotton Candy Strawberry Tree

Unique, Sweet Cotton Candy Like Berries The Strawberry Tree, also known as the Cottony Candy Tree, Jamaican Cherry, or Panama Berry, is a large semi-evergreen shrub or tree that attracts attention all year with its vibrant colors and slightly weeping form.

Strawberry Trees are also popular for the delicious fruit they produce during the warm season, which are often enjoyed right off the tree. Glossy green leaves draw visual attention to the Strawberry tree throughout most of the year but the real show starts when it blooms.

Thousands of bell shaped white to pink blossoms erupt to fill landscapes with pops of color, giving way to tons of bright red fruits that resemble strawberries or cherries, giving this tree its name. The colorful fruit hangs all over the tree creating a visual spectacle that remains unrivaled.

The unique fruit has soft inner flesh with a mildly sweet flavor, similar to a fig or cotton candy. It's popular to use the fruit of a Strawberry tree to produce sweet preserves, jams, and fruit wine. Once established, strawberry trees can withstand moderate drought and brief, light frost.

Adaptable to different soil types, they thrive in the warm, Western coastal regions or the Southeastern subtropics. With regular irrigation, they are fast growers. Adding this unique tree to your yard will surely be a delight for years to come.

Planting & Care Location: Choose a location where your strawberry tree will receive full or partial sunlight and the soil drains well. They prefer acidic soil but can tolerate a variety of conditions and do well in coastal areas as they are salt-tolerant. Note: This product grows best in well-draining soil.

When you receive your plant, you may notice small, white beads or rocks in the soil - this medium is added to increase drainage and keep your plant happy and healthy! Planting Directions: 1) Dig a hole for your strawberry tree that is three times as wide as the root ball and equal in depth. 2) Remove your tree from its container