A man paid in advance for a palm-tree. It did not bear fruit that year. They brought their case for decision to the Prophet (ﷺ). He said: for which do you make his property lawful? He then said: Do not pay in advance for a palm-tree till they (the fruits) were clearly in good condition.
Reference: Sunan Abi Dawud 3467 In-book : Book 24, Hadith 52 English translation : Book 23, Hadith 3460
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