Overview

Bring the taste of the tropics to your home with the Red Hybrid Jaboticaba live plant. This unique and highly sought-after fruit tree, scientifically known as Myrciaria/Plinia cauliflora x aureana, is a special seedling hybrid. Commonly referred to as Precocious Jaboticaba, it stands out for its exceptional ability to fruit much faster than traditional jaboticaba varieties. Gardeners and fruit enthusiasts can look forward to enjoying its delicious, plump, red-hued fruits in a significantly shorter timeframe, typically within 3-4 years of planting. This makes the Brazilian Grape tree an excellent choice for those eager to harvest their own exotic produce without a long wait. Its beautiful foliage and unique trunk-fruiting habit also make it a striking ornamental addition to any garden or patio.

The Red Hybrid Jaboticaba live plant is a vigorous grower, offering both aesthetic appeal and bountiful harvests. Originating from seeds, these trees develop strong root systems and adapt well to various growing conditions when properly cared for. The hybrid nature of this jaboticaba ensures a robust and productive specimen, embodying the best characteristics of its parent species. Whether you are an experienced fruit grower or a novice looking to explore exotic fruits, this jaboticaba offers a rewarding and flavorful journey.

Key Benefits

The Red Hybrid Jaboticaba live plant provides numerous advantages for the home gardener, blending ornamental beauty with high-quality fruit production. Its unique characteristics make it a standout choice among fruit trees.

• Fast Fruiting Potential: Unlike traditional jaboticaba trees that can take 6-8 years to bear fruit, this Red Hybrid variety, often called fast fruiting jaboticaba, can produce its first harvest in a remarkable 3-4 years. This significantly reduces the waiting period for enjoying your own fresh, sweet fruits.
• Delicious, Plump Fruits: The tree yields large, plump fruits with a mild red hue, offering a sweet and juicy flavor profile. These delectable fruits are perfect for fresh eating, making jams, jellies, or refreshing beverages.
• Dwarfing Growth Habit: This hybrid exhibits a desirable dwarfing habit, making it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, patios, or even container growing. Its compact size ensures it won’t overwhelm your space while still providing ample fruit.
• Ornamental Appeal: Beyond its fruit, the Brazilian Grape tree is a beautiful specimen with attractive foliage and the unique characteristic of fruiting directly on its trunk and branches, adding an exotic touch to your landscape.
• Adaptable and Resilient: With proper care, this hybrid jaboticaba demonstrates good adaptability to various growing conditions, making it a relatively robust and low-maintenance fruit tree once established.
• Organic Growth: The plants are organically grown, ensuring you receive a healthy, chemical-free start to your fruit-growing endeavor, promoting sustainable gardening practices.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Successful cultivation of your Red Hybrid Jaboticaba live plant requires attention to its specific needs, ensuring it thrives and produces abundant fruit. Initially, small plants need protection as they adjust to their new environment. Upon arrival, place your young plant in a spot with moderate temperatures, ideally between 70-80°F (21-27°C), and good light but absolutely no direct sunlight for the first two weeks. Direct sun can burn small plants, so full shade is recommended initially. Gradually increase its exposure to sunlight and outdoor conditions if you plan to plant it in the garden, allowing it a week or two to adjust before transplanting or fertilizing.

For long-term care, the jaboticaba fruit tree care is similar to regular jaboticaba varieties. This tree prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil. A good quality potting mix amended with organic matter works well for container-grown plants. When planting in the ground, ensure the site has excellent drainage to prevent root rot. Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Jaboticabas are sensitive to drought, especially when young, but also do not tolerate standing water. Fertilize with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer formulated for fruiting trees, following package instructions, typically during the growing season. Protect the plant from temperatures falling below 60°F (15°C) as this can cause damage, and it is generally hardy in USDA zones 9-11.

Sunlight requirements for a mature Brazilian Grape tree are full sun to partial shade. In hotter climates, some afternoon shade can be beneficial to prevent leaf scorch. Pruning is generally minimal, mainly for shaping and removing dead or diseased branches. This fast fruiting jaboticaba variety will reward consistent care with its unique and delicious fruit, making the effort truly worthwhile.

Size & Details

This offering includes one Red Hybrid Jaboticaba live plant, a vigorous seedling measuring between 2-5 inches tall. Please note that this height measurement does not include the pot. Each plant is provided as a starter plant, ready for transplanting into a larger container or directly into the ground once acclimated. They are grown organically in Florida, ensuring a healthy and robust start for your fruit tree. The plants are shipped in a 2.5-inch square pot, providing a stable environment for their journey to your home.

This particular hybrid, Plinia cauliflora x aureana, is renowned for its precocious nature, meaning it fruits at a younger age compared to other jaboticaba types. While exact fruiting times can vary based on growing conditions, you can typically expect this Red Hybrid Jaboticaba live plant to begin producing its large, plump, red-hued fruit within 3-4 years. Its dwarfing habit makes it an excellent candidate for container gardening or for those with limited space, allowing for easier management and harvesting of the delicious fruit.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this Red Hybrid Jaboticaba live plant get? A: This particular offering is for a 2-5 inch tall seedling. Mature Red Hybrid Jaboticaba trees typically exhibit a dwarfing habit, making them more compact than standard varieties, though exact size depends on growing conditions and pruning. They can be maintained at a manageable height for harvesting.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: While young plants require protection and can be grown indoors in a warm, bright location, the Brazilian Grape tree is ultimately an outdoor fruit tree. It thrives in warm, subtropical to tropical climates and is best suited for USDA Zones 9-11 outdoors. In colder zones, it can be grown in a container and brought indoors during winter.
• Q: How much sunlight does the fast fruiting jaboticaba need? A: Mature jaboticaba trees prefer full sun to partial shade. In regions with intense afternoon sun, some protection during the hottest part of the day can be beneficial. Young plants need bright, indirect light initially to prevent scorching.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Jaboticabas are generally considered moderate in terms of care. They require consistent watering, well-draining soil, and protection from cold temperatures. Once established, they can be quite resilient, especially this jaboticaba fruit tree care is fairly straightforward.
• Q: What condition will the plant arrive in? A: You will receive a healthy 2-5 inch tall seedling, growing in a 2.5-inch square pot. Plants are carefully packaged to minimize stress during transit. It’s important to follow initial acclimation instructions upon arrival.
• Q: How long until it blooms and fruits? A: This Red Hybrid Jaboticaba is known for being precocious, meaning it fruits faster than typical varieties. You can generally expect it to start producing fruit within 3-4 years from planting, compared to 6-8 years for other types.
• Q: What’s the minimum temperature this Plinia cauliflora x aureana can tolerate? A: Jaboticabas are sensitive to cold. Temperatures falling below 60°F (15°C) can cause damage. They are not frost-tolerant and should be protected when temperatures drop.
• Q: What kind of soil is best for this tree? A: The Red Hybrid Jaboticaba thrives in rich, slightly acidic, well-draining soil. A good quality potting mix with added organic matter is suitable for container growing.
• Q: Can I grow this plant in a container? A: Yes, due to its dwarfing habit, the Red Hybrid Jaboticaba live plant is an excellent candidate for container growing, especially in areas where it needs to be moved indoors during colder months. Ensure the container is large enough to accommodate root growth and has good drainage.
• Q: Is this tree grown organically? A: Yes, the plants are grown organically in Florida, ensuring a natural and healthy start for your fruit-producing tree.