{"product_id":"muntingia-calabura","title":"Panama Berry","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Panama Berry is a phenomenally fast-growing and generous tree, beloved in tropical gardens for its non-stop production of sweet, cherry-sized fruits and its carefree nature. This broad-canopied evergreen is constantly adorned with small, white flowers that quickly turn into an abundance of bright red berries with a unique, candy-like sweetness reminiscent of cotton candy or fig. Incredibly resilient in heat and poor soil, it provides quick shade, a continuous treat for both people and wildlife, and a charming, informal look for any low-maintenance landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamous for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eincessant, year-round production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of sweet, small red berries in warm climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtremely fast-growing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, often reaching over 10 feet in just two years, providing quick shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBerries have a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edistinctively sweet, almost candy-like flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (often compared to cotton candy or very sweet figs) with a soft, juicy texture full of tiny, edible seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epioneer species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that is highly adaptable to poor soils, heat, and drought once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelf-pollinating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and begins fruiting at a very young age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebroad, spreading canopy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes it an excellent, fast shade tree; flowers attract pollinators, and fruit attracts birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very sweet, mild, and aromatic with subtle tropical notes, lacking any tartness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very soft, juicy, and pulpy with numerous tiny, crunchy seeds that are eaten along with the flesh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efresh snack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e eaten straight from the tree. Also excellent for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaking jams, jellies, syrups, or fermenting into wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Must be used quickly after picking as it is highly perishable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Victory Nursery","offers":[{"title":"24\" Box","offer_id":43447664017496,"sku":null,"price":499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8000\/6232\/files\/Panama_Berry_1.png?v=1764751220","url":"https:\/\/victorynursery.us\/products\/muntingia-calabura","provider":"Victory Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}