Overview

Discover the exceptional taste and unique characteristics of the Grimal Jaboticaba live plant, also known as Plinia sp. Peluda de Alagoas. This rare and highly sought-after fruit tree is a must-have for any fruit enthusiast or collector. Originating from Brazil and introduced by the renowned fruit collector Adolf Grimal, this particular Jaboticaba variety stands out for its larger fruits compared to many other types. These remarkable fruits are mildly hairy, possess a thick, almost gelatinous pulp, and contain small seeds, offering a truly unique culinary experience. As a bushy, evergreen plant, the Grimal Jaboticaba live plant is known for its prolific bearing, capable of producing up to four crops within a single year, ensuring a continuous supply of fresh, delicious fruit. This seedling offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your own source of this exotic and flavorful fruit.

The Peluda de Alagoas fruit tree is a stunning addition to any garden, providing both ornamental beauty and bountiful harvests. It’s a vigorous grower that, once established, will reward you with its distinctive white to near-white blooms that repeatedly appear throughout the year, followed by an impressive display of ripening fruit directly on its trunk and branches. While grown from seed, these starter plants offer the genetic lineage of the impressive parent trees, promising a rewarding cultivation journey. Embrace the joy of nurturing this fascinating plant from a young seedling into a mature, fruit-producing specimen, enriching your landscape and your palate with its extraordinary offerings.

Key Benefits

The Grimal Jaboticaba live plant offers a multitude of benefits for the home gardener, combining aesthetic appeal with an abundant yield of unique fruit. Cultivating this rare tree brings a touch of the exotic to your landscape and provides a delicious, homegrown treat.

• Exceptional Fruit Quality: Enjoy larger fruits than many other Jaboticaba varieties, featuring a distinctly thick, gelatinous pulp and small seeds, making them highly desirable for fresh eating or culinary preparations.
• Prolific Bearing: This particular variety is known for its incredible productivity, yielding up to four crops per year. This ensures a consistent supply of fresh fruit for an extended season.
• Unique Appearance: The fruits of the Plinia sp. Peluda have a charmingly mild hairy texture, adding to their exotic appeal and distinguishing them from other fruit trees.
• Evergreen Foliage: Maintain year-round greenery and visual interest in your garden with its beautiful evergreen leaves, providing a lush backdrop even when not in fruit.
• Hardy and Adaptable: Suitable for USDA Zones 9 to 13, this plant thrives in a range of warm climates, tolerating both full sun and partial shade, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
• Ornamental Value: Beyond its fruit, the bushy growth habit and unique trunk-bearing fruit make the Grimal Jaboticaba an attractive specimen tree, adding a tropical flair to your outdoor space.
• Rare Collector’s Item: As a rare fruit tree introduced by a renowned collector, owning a Peluda de Alagoas fruit tree adds a unique and conversation-starting element to your plant collection.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Proper care is essential for a thriving Grimal Jaboticaba live plant. These plants, especially when young, require specific conditions to establish well and eventually bear fruit. Once mature, they are relatively low-maintenance but consistent attention to their needs will ensure optimal growth and productivity. Your seedling will arrive as a 3-7 inch tall starter plant in a 2.5-inch square pot, ready for careful acclimatization and planting.

For sunlight, the Grimal Jaboticaba live plant prefers full sun to partial shade. In very hot climates, some afternoon shade can prevent leaf scorch. When first received, allow the small plant to adjust in a spot with moderate temperatures (70-80°F) and good light, but absolutely no direct sun for the first two weeks. Gradually increase its exposure to sunlight and outdoor conditions if you plan to plant it in the garden. This gradual hardening-off process is crucial to prevent shock. The ideal soil type is well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil. A rich, organic potting mix or garden soil amended with compost will provide the necessary nutrients and drainage. Ensure the pot or planting site has excellent drainage to prevent root rot, which is a common issue for many fruit trees.

Watering should be consistent, especially for young plants. Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Mature trees are more drought-tolerant but will produce better fruit with regular moisture. The hardiness of this Peluda de Alagoas fruit tree is USDA Zone 9 to 13, meaning it thrives in warm, tropical to subtropical environments. Protect young plants from temperatures falling below 60°F, as they are more susceptible to cold damage. Fertilize with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer designed for fruit trees, following the product’s instructions, typically during the growing season. While generally robust, monitor for common pests like aphids or scale and treat promptly with organic pest control methods if necessary. With proper Jaboticaba care, your plant will transition from a seedling to a fruitful tree in 4-6 years.

Size & Details

This offering is for one Grimal Jaboticaba live plant seedling, specifically a Plinia sp. Peluda de Alagoas variety. Each seedling measures between 3–7 inches tall, with the pot height excluded from this measurement. The plant is carefully cultivated and shipped in a 2.5-inch square pot, providing a healthy root system ready for transplanting. While these plants are grown from seed, they inherit the desirable traits of the parent tree, known for its large and flavorful fruit.

Upon maturity, the Peluda de Alagoas fruit tree can reach a height of 6-15 feet (1.8-5 meters), forming a bushy and attractive specimen. It is an evergreen plant, maintaining its lush foliage year-round. Bloom time is repeated throughout the year, with small white to near-white flowers appearing directly on the trunk and branches. Expect the plant to begin fruiting within 4-6 years under optimal growing conditions. This variety is celebrated for its abundance, often producing up to four crops annually. Its robust nature and unique fruit characteristics make it a prized addition to any garden in USDA Zones 9 to 13.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big will my Grimal Jaboticaba live plant get? A: A mature Grimal Jaboticaba live plant can reach a height of 6-15 feet (1.8-5 meters). This seedling is 3-7 inches tall when shipped, and will grow considerably over several years.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The Peluda de Alagoas fruit tree is primarily an outdoor plant suitable for USDA Zones 9-13. In colder climates, it can be grown in a container and moved indoors during winter, but it thrives best outdoors.
• Q: How much sunlight does the Plinia sp. Peluda need? A: This plant prefers full sun to partial shade. For young seedlings, start in full shade and gradually introduce to more sunlight over a few weeks to prevent scorching.
• Q: What condition will the seedling arrive in? A: Your Grimal Jaboticaba live plant will arrive as a healthy 3-7 inch tall seedling in a 2.5-inch square pot, carefully packaged to ensure its safe journey.
• Q: How long until my Peluda de Alagoas fruit tree starts producing fruit? A: Typically, the Peluda de Alagoas fruit tree grown from seed will begin to bear fruit in 4-6 years under ideal growing conditions.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Once established, Jaboticaba care is relatively straightforward. Young plants require more attention to watering and sun exposure, but mature trees are quite resilient.
• Q: What kind of soil is best for Jaboticaba care? A: The best soil is well-draining, rich in organic matter, and slightly acidic to neutral. Good drainage is crucial to prevent root issues.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone if I’m outside USDA 9-13? A: If you are outside USDA Zones 9-13, it is recommended to grow your Grimal Jaboticaba live plant in a pot so it can be brought indoors or protected from cold temperatures below 60°F during winter.
• Q: What makes the Grimal Jaboticaba fruit special? A: The fruit of the Grimal Jaboticaba live plant is notable for being larger than many other varieties, with a mildly hairy skin, a thick, gelatinous pulp, and small seeds, offering a unique and delicious flavor profile.
• Q: How often does the Plinia sp. Peluda produce fruit? A: This particular variety is known for its productivity, often producing about 4 crops in one year once it reaches maturity.