Pitomba, Big fruit
Pitomba, Big fruit
3 inch Pot - 8 to 12" tall plant in 6" diameter x 7" tall pot. SHIPPABLE
1 gallon Pot - 8 to 16" tall plant in 5" x 5" x 6" tall pot. SHIPPABLE
Small Tree Pot - 8 to 16" tall plant in 5" x 5" x 6" tall pot. SHIPPABLE
Large Tree Pot - 8 to 16" tall plant in 5" x 5" x 12" tall pot. SHIPPABLE
3 gallon Pot - 18 to 36" tall plant in 10" diameter x 8" tall pot. IN STORE ONLY
5 gallon Pot - 30" to 60" tall plant in 11" diameter x 10" tall pot. IN STORE ONLY
15 gallon Pot - 60" to 75" tall plant in 17" diameter x 15" tall pot. IN STORE ONLY
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Another gem from the Eugenia family, Pitomba is an apricot-colored, round to pear-shaped, and has a soft, melting, juicy flesh with a highly aromatic slightly acidic flavor. It is similar in taste and color to an apricot and is rich in vitamin C.
Hailing from Brazil, the Pitomba can reach heights of 20 feet and a width of 15 feet. Its lush foliage boasts bronzey hairs on young leaves, while matured ones are a rich green. With a trunk resembling a guava, its flowers bloom in late spring or early summer, and in warmer climates, twice a year, producing 1-1.25 inch, orange-yellow fruit.
ABOUT THIS PLANT
Botanic Name: Eugenia luschnathiana
Common Names:
Pitomba, Big Fruit,
Lifespan: Evergreen
Fruiting Season: Summer
Growth Structure: Large shrub or small tree; upright and compact habit, slow grower, 25ft tall
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Years to Fruit: 4-5 years
Fruiting Season: Summer
Pruning Season: Spring
Edible? Yes
Native to: Brazil
Recommended Size for Container Growing: 15 Gallon
