Please do not place your order if the temperature (during the day or night) in your area is below 50? (10?).
I will not be held responsible for symptoms of cold weather shocked or killed plants.
You are purchasing one 4-6'' tall (pot height is not included) PITOMBA Eugenia Luschnathiana Tree Starter Plant in 2.5" or 3'' square pot.
The Pitomba produces an abundance of bright orange-yellow aromatic, cherrylike fruit with soft, melting, juicy flesh with a highly aromatic slightly acid, sweet flavor. They are good eaten fresh or made into jelly and preserves. Taste comparable to an apricot.
Planting: Trees grow readily over a wide variety of soils, but have less micronutrient problems under acidic conditions.
The pitomba is an attractive, small tree, slow growing, suitable as a dwarf fruit tree.
Because of its slow growth habit, it makes an excellent container plant!!!
Cold tolerance 27 °F.
Wind tolerance: High.
PH preference 5.5-7.0
Season: April - August; light fall crop.
Light requirement: Full sun; tolerates part shade
Soil tolerances: It will grow on most soils.
Soil salt tolerance: Excellent salt tolerance if in good condition nutritionally.
The species is native to Brazil. It has been grown in south Florida since about 1914.
Starter plants are grown from the prolific Pitomba trees.
Trees grown from seeds are not identical to the parent tree.
Grown organically in Florida.
Pictures are from my garden of the actual plants and actual fruits that I grew.
Shipped via USPS First Class or Priority mail.
Shipping for each additional item is $2.50.