Plinia Species, Brazilian Grape Tree, Jaboticaba

Pliniacauliflora

Family
Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Species
cauliflora (kaw-lih-FLOR-uh)
Synonym
Myrciaria cauliflora
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lake San Marcos, California

Los Angeles, California

Port Hueneme, California

San Jose, California

Upland, California

Willits, California

Boca Raton, Florida

Bradenton, Florida

Bradley, Florida

Brandon, Florida

Cape Coral, Florida

Delray Beach, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida(2 reports)

Fort Myers, Florida

Key West, Florida

Kissimmee, Florida

Loxahatchee, Florida

Malabar, Florida

Miami, Florida

Naples, Florida

Riverview, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Honomu, Hawaii

MILILANI, Hawaii

Charleston, South Carolina

Austin, Texas

Houston, Texas

Lake Jackson, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

13
positives
1
neutral
0
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Lake Jackson, TX | May 2014 | positive

I'm giving this tree a positive at this time, since I've had it growing in local soil now for about two years, with obvious growth showin...Read More

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Jackson, MS | June 2013 | neutral

I was doing some extensive pruning yesterday in a very overgrown bed that also has a large pine tree and a sweetgum tree...I know sweetgu...Read More

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| December 2012 | positive

This is mostly in response to AlicePolarbear's questions.

We used to own a ranch in south-eastern Brazil where we had at l...Read More

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Willits, CA | November 2012 | positive

I'm now growing one of my older specimens in my greenhouse as we get temps lower than it would enjoy around here. I also planted some at...Read More

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Fresno, CA | February 2011 | positive

Grew one in mid-city Los Angeles. It grows slowly and looks as if it might make a lovely topiary given its small fine-cut leaves, althou...Read More

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Cape Coral, FL | May 2010 | positive

After watching this tree for two years where we buy all of our fruit trees, it finally became part of our yard yesterday. It's a beautif...Read More

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Bradenton, FL | May 2010 | positive

After weeks of researching I am finally the proud owner of a young Jaboticaba tree. It's a beautiful delicate plant and I can't wait to ...Read More

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Sinking spring, PA (Zone 5b) | November 2008 | positive

Such a georgeous tree, exfoliating bark notwithstanding. And unlike most tropical "fruit" trees which are so much work for the taste, thi...Read More

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Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | March 2008 | positive

I have been wanting one of these trees since I traveled through Brazil and spent time on a ranch in the state of Goiás. They had a tree...Read More

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Fort Lauderdale, FL | March 2007 | positive

This is one of my favorite tropical fruit trees. The fruit is delicious and the tree is quite attractive. They grow very slowly and don't...Read More

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Kissimmee, FL (Zone 9b) | April 2005 | positive

I love the taste of this fruit. Some compare it to muscadine grapes but I think it is much better. It makes quite an interesting specim...Read More

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Honomu, HI (Zone 11) | April 2004 | positive

In Hawaii we call this tree and fruit jaboticaba. A lovely tree when all covered in the little white powder puff flowers...Nice fruit to...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | December 2003 | positive

I have grown this plant in So Cal... slow grow, but after 6 years finally produced a few 'grapes'. Wow, are those fruites great. Grapes...Read More

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(Zone 11) | December 2003 | positive

Jabuticaba is a popular fruit in Brazil. Of the size, shape and color of a common grape, it´s hardly sold on markets, more commonly cons...Read More

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