🌿 Jabuticaba, also known as Brazilian Grapetree, Jaboticaba, Jabotica, Jabuticabeira, Guaperu, Guapuru, Hivapuru, Sabará, and Yvapuru, is a subtropical evergreen tree native to southeastern Brazil, particularly the states of Minas Gerais and São Paulo. The tree produces cauliflorous fruits – small, thick-skinned berries that grow directly on the trunk. The fruits measure 3–4 cm in diameter and feature a thick, purple, astringent skin encasing sweet, white or rosy pink gelatinous flesh. Seeds are embedded within the flesh, typically one to four per fruit.
The tree grows slowly but can live for decades. Young leaves are salmon-colored, turning green as they mature. It thrives in moist, rich, slightly acidic soils but is adaptable to various soil types, including alkaline sandy soils, as long as irrigation and care are provided. While the uncultivated tree may flower and fruit once or twice a year, continuous irrigation promotes frequent flowering, and tropical climates may produce fresh fruit year-round.
🌱 Plant Type: Evergreen fruiting tree
🌸 Flower Color: White, cauliflorous (growing directly from the trunk)
🍒 Fruit Color: Purplish-black, sweet and gelatinous
🌍 Origin: Southeastern Brazil
💧 Habitat: Moist, rich, slightly acidic to neutral soils
🌿 Cultivation & Ecology
Jabuticaba trees grow slowly, reaching their mature size over several years. Seed-grown trees may take 10–20 years to bear fruit, while grafted plants may fruit in as few as 5 years. They are fairly drought-tolerant, though fruit production may decline in extended dry periods. Trees are intolerant of salty soils and salt spray but adapt well to containers and bonsai cultivation.
🪴 Growing Tips:
Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before sowing
Sow 0.5–1 cm deep in coir or sowing mix with sand or perlite
Maintain a minimum germination temperature of 20°C
Germinate in darkness and keep soil consistently moist
Seedlings grow slowly; patience is required
🌸 Uses & Benefits
Fresh consumption of sweet, gelatinous fruit
Jams, tarts, wines, and liqueurs
Bonsai or container ornamental tree
Attracts birds and beneficial insects
Traditional medicinal uses of fruit skins and decoctions
💊 Hardiness & Adaptation
Adaptable to tropical and subtropical climates. Tolerates mild frosts, drought periods, and various soil types. Slow-growing and ideal for dedicated gardeners seeking unique edible and ornamental plants.
🔗 Related Categories
🌿 Exotic Fruit Trees
🍃 Container & Bonsai Plants
💧 Tropical & Subtropical Species
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