Overview

Introduce an exotic touch to your garden or patio with the magnificent Sabara Jaboticaba live plant (Plinia cauliflora). This unique tropical fruit tree is celebrated for its distinctive cauliflorous habit, meaning its sweet, juicy, grape-like fruits develop directly on the trunk and older branches. Originating from Brazil, the ‘Sabara’ variety is highly prized for its prolific fruiting and delectable flavor, making it a favorite among fruit enthusiasts. Standing at 3ft & Up, this live plant is ready to thrive and bring a taste of the tropics to your home. The jaboticaba fruit tree is not just a producer of delicious fruit; it’s also an attractive ornamental plant with beautiful, peeling bark and dense foliage, adding year-round interest to your outdoor space.

The Plinia cauliflora, commonly known as Jaboticaba, is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can be cultivated in various climates, though it prefers subtropical and tropical conditions. Its unusual fruiting pattern makes it a conversation starter, and the fresh fruit can be enjoyed out of hand, or used in jellies, jams, and wine. This sabara jaboticaba live plant offers the promise of fresh, homegrown exotic fruit, elevating your gardening experience.

Key Benefits

The Sabara Jaboticaba live plant offers a multitude of benefits, combining ornamental beauty with a bountiful harvest of delicious fruit. It’s a truly rewarding addition to any garden.

• Unique Fruiting Display: Enjoy the fascinating sight of fruits forming directly on the trunk and branches, a rare and attractive feature that makes this jaboticaba fruit tree a standout.
• Delicious, Nutrient-Rich Fruit: Harvest sweet, juicy, purple-black fruits that resemble grapes. These berries are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, making them a healthy treat.
• Ornamental Value: Beyond its fruit, the plinia cauliflora plant boasts attractive, reddish-brown peeling bark and lush, evergreen foliage, providing year-round visual appeal in your landscape.
• Versatile Growth: Can be grown as a specimen tree, part of an edible landscape trees collection, or even in large containers, making it suitable for various garden sizes and styles.
• Long-Lived and Productive: With proper jaboticaba care, these trees are known to be long-lived and become increasingly productive over the years, offering many seasons of enjoyment.
• Adaptable to Conditions: While preferring warmth, it can tolerate short periods of cooler temperatures once established, making it suitable for a wider range of USDA zones.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, the sabara jaboticaba live plant requires relatively low maintenance compared to many other fruit trees, making it accessible for gardeners of all experience levels.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Proper jaboticaba care is key to ensuring a healthy and productive sabara jaboticaba live plant. This tropical fruit tree thrives with specific attention to its environmental needs. For sunlight, the Jaboticaba prefers full sun to partial shade. In hotter climates, some afternoon shade can prevent leaf scorch, especially for younger plants. Aim for at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal fruit production. Watering is crucial; Jaboticaba trees prefer consistently moist, but not waterlogged, soil. Water deeply and regularly, especially during dry periods and when the tree is actively fruiting. Reduce watering slightly during cooler, dormant months. Good drainage is essential to prevent root rot.

The ideal soil for your plinia cauliflora plant is a rich, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 5.5-7.0), well-draining loam. Amend heavy clay soils with organic matter to improve drainage and aeration. For container-grown plants, use a high-quality potting mix formulated for fruit trees. The Jaboticaba is a tropical to subtropical plant, best suited for USDA hardiness zones 9-11. It can tolerate brief dips to 20-25°F (-4 to -7°C) when mature, but young plants should be protected from frost. Fertilize your jaboticaba fruit tree with a balanced slow-release fertilizer or an organic fruit tree fertilizer every 2-3 months during the growing season. Common problems include nutrient deficiencies (often iron, indicated by yellowing leaves) which can be corrected with appropriate supplements. Pests are generally not a major issue, but keep an eye out for aphids or scale and treat with horticultural oil if necessary. Pruning is usually minimal, focused on shaping the tree and removing dead or diseased branches.

Size & Details

This offering is for one Sabara Jaboticaba live plant, which measures 3ft & Up in height from the base of the plant. It is typically shipped in a grower’s pot, ensuring the root system is well-established and ready for transplanting into your garden or a larger container. The growth rate of the plinia cauliflora plant is slow to moderate, reaching a mature height of 10-20 feet in ideal conditions, though it can be kept smaller with pruning. The plant is often several years old when it reaches this size, indicating it’s well on its way to maturity and fruiting. You can expect this jaboticaba fruit tree to begin fruiting within a few years, with established plants capable of producing multiple crops annually. This size is perfect for planting directly into the ground in appropriate climates or for continued container growth on a patio or in a sunroom, making it a versatile option for those interested in edible landscape trees. The plant’s root system will be carefully packaged to ensure its health during transit.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this sabara jaboticaba live plant get? A: This particular plant is 3ft and up. Mature Sabara Jaboticaba trees can reach heights of 10-20 feet, but they are slow-growing and can be maintained at smaller sizes through regular pruning, making them suitable for various garden spaces or large pots.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The Sabara Jaboticaba live plant is primarily an outdoor plant, thriving in tropical and subtropical climates (USDA Zones 9-11). In colder regions, it can be grown in a large container and brought indoors during winter.
• Q: How much sunlight does the jaboticaba fruit tree need? A: It prefers full sun to partial shade. For the best fruit production, aim for at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. In very hot climates, some afternoon shade can be beneficial.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Once established, the plinia cauliflora plant is relatively low-maintenance. Key considerations for jaboticaba care include consistent watering, well-draining soil, and protection from frost for young plants.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your sabara jaboticaba live plant will arrive carefully packaged, typically in a grower’s pot with its root ball intact, ensuring it is healthy and ready for planting or repotting.
• Q: How long until it blooms and produces fruit? A: Jaboticaba trees are slow to mature. While this 3ft+ plant is established, it may take a few more years to consistently produce fruit. Once mature, they can fruit multiple times a year.
• Q: When is the best time to plant a sabara jaboticaba live plant? A: The best time to plant is typically in spring or early summer, allowing the plant ample time to establish itself before cooler weather arrives. If growing indoors, planting can occur year-round.
• Q: Can I grow this tree in a container? A: Yes, the jaboticaba fruit tree can be successfully grown in large containers, especially in regions outside its ideal hardiness zones. Ensure the container has good drainage and use a high-quality potting mix.
• Q: What kind of soil is best for this plant? A: A rich, well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 5.5-7.0) is ideal. Amending with organic matter can improve soil structure and fertility.
• Q: Is the fruit from this edible landscape trees variety safe to eat? A: Yes, the fruit of the Sabara Jaboticaba is delicious and perfectly safe to eat fresh, or it can be used to make jams, jellies, and juices.