Cambuca (plinia edulis) Seedling
Cambuca (plinia edulis)
These plants are grown and shipped in a 5” deep square pots. Plants are 6”+ tall, some with multiple branches like shown in the photo. The largest plants will be shipped first.
Note: only grafted trees make fruits that are exactly the same as their parent trees. Seedling trees may show traits which are different from the parent trees to varying degrees
General Info
Cambuca is a relatively unknown fruiting tree, even in its native range in Brazil.
Size
20’ - 40’, but it is slow-growing
Growing Conditions
Cambuca should be kept in partial shade when young, but should go to full sun after they reach 1’ tall. They grow and fruit much better in full sun conditions. They enjoy lots of water, similar to most jaboticabas. They prefer deep, rich, well-drained soils.
Years to Fruit
Rarely, cambuca can fruit in as little as 3-4 years, but his may be only 1 tree in 100. On average, the trees take 6-8 years to fruit, but its not uncommon for some trees to take 10+ years to make fruits. When the trees reach 5’ tall, they can begin flowering/fruiting. When they reach closer to 10’ tall, yields significantly increase.
Taste
The taste of cambuca is described as ‘peach-jaboticaba’ with a well-balanced sweet/sub-acid flavor
Climate
Sub-Tropical. Cambuca comes from a very hot and rainy region of Brazil, but trees are highly adaptable.
Cold Tolerance
Mature cambuca trees are said to be tolerant down to at least 25F.
Propagation
Seeds is the main propagation method. Grafting is possible but is difficult. Air-layers may be possible.
Source
Seeds were obtained from Hawaii
No shipping to Arizona! Plants are shipped on Monday or Tuesday! If trees arrive damaged, please take photographs so we can come to a resolution. If the tree(s) arrive to you alive, in good health, but later die due to neglect, I cannot offer a refund. Thanks for understanding.
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