Myrciaria Cauliflora Jaboticaba Tropical Fruit Tree Live Plant 25 to 30 inch

Jaboticaba Tree: A Unique Tropical Gem for Your Garden

The Jaboticaba tree offers a truly unique and rewarding experience for any garden enthusiast. This live plant promises not only visual appeal but also the delight of delicious, homegrown fruit. What sets this tropical fruit tree apart is its distinctive fruiting habit: it bears grape-like fruit directly on its old growth trunks and branches. This creates a stunning, conversation-starting display that adds an exotic touch to your landscape.

Cultivating a Jaboticaba tree means enjoying a bounty of versatile fruit. The grape-like fruits boast a thick skin and a melting, sweet pulp, perfect for eating fresh right off the tree. Beyond fresh consumption, these remarkable fruits can be transformed into exquisite jams, flavorful wines, or even frozen whole to preserve the taste of summer throughout the year. Its multi-stemmed, bushy form also provides significant ornamental value, enhancing the beauty of your outdoor space.

Caring for your Jaboticaba is surprisingly straightforward, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. These plants are notably cold-hardy for a tropical fruit tree, offering greater resilience in varied climates. They thrive with consistent moisture, so ensuring plenty of water is key to their success. To maximize your yield of the unique trunk-borne fruit, it’s best to avoid pruning, as the fruit develops on older wood. Our plants are grown from seed and have been rooted for 3 to 4 years, ensuring a healthy and established specimen for your garden.

Your new Jaboticaba tree will arrive at a height of approximately 25 to 30 inches, ready to flourish in a 3-gallon pot. We take meticulous care in preparing your plant for shipment; it will arrive without its container, carefully wrapped and securely fastened within our specialized packaging to ensure its pristine condition upon arrival. The appearance of your plant will closely resemble the provided images, giving you a clear expectation of what you’ll receive. We are committed to delivering a vibrant, healthy plant ready to thrive in its new environment.

Key Benefits of Your Jaboticaba Tree:

• Unique Fruiting Habit: Bears fruit directly on the trunk and branches, creating a stunning visual.
• Delicious Fruit: Grape-like flavor, perfect for fresh eating, jams, and wine.
• Cold Hardy: More tolerant of cooler temperatures than many tropical fruit trees, expanding its growing range.
• Easy to Grow: Thrives with ample water and minimal pruning, simplifying care.
• Ornamental Value: The tree’s distinctive appearance and fruiting style add significant beauty and intrigue to any garden.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jaboticaba Trees:

• How long will it take for my Jaboticaba tree to bear fruit? These trees typically take 6-8 years to fruit when grown from seed. Your patience will be rewarded with delicious, unique fruits!
• What is the best way to care for my new Jaboticaba tree? Ensure it receives plenty of water, especially during dry periods. To maximize fruit production, avoid pruning the older growth where the fruit develops.
• How cold hardy is the Jaboticaba tree? It’s more cold-hardy than many tropical fruit trees, but for optimal health and protection, we recommend providing shelter from severe frost, especially for young plants.
• What size will the tree be when it arrives? The plant will be approximately 25-30 inches tall. It will be shipped without the container to ensure safe transit, carefully packaged to protect it.
• Can I grow this tree in a container? Yes, Jaboticaba trees adapt exceptionally well to container growing, making them suitable for patios or smaller spaces, and allowing you to bring them indoors during colder months if needed.