Jaboticaba 'Otto Anderson Branca Vinho' (plinia phitrantha)
Jaboticaba ‘Otto Anderson Branca Vinho’ (plinia phitrantha)
These plants are grown and shipped in a 5” deep plugs. Super limited quantity, only 2 available! Seedlings are about 4” tall and healthy.
Note: only grafted trees make fruits that are exactly the same as their parent trees. Seedling trees may show traits which are different from the parent trees to varying degrees
General Info
This is a plinia phitrantha selection by Otto Andersen in Brazil. The tree is said to have very ornamental foliage and the fruits are said to have an excellent flavor.
Size
20’ - 35’ in its native range
Growing Conditions
Jaboticabas in general like low pH, lots of water, and filtered light for the first few years, after which they may be transferred to full sun. Trees grown in the ground may require treatments of chelated iron.
Years to Fruit
4-7 years from seed.
Taste
Fruits are described as having an excellent flavor, with one grower comparing them to Fruit Loops cereal.
Climate
Sub-Tropical to Tropical.
Cold Tolerance
Likely tolerant down to the low 20sF.
Propagation
Seed/Grafting
Source
Seeds were obtained from a grower in Florida
No shipping to Arizona! Plants are shipped on Monday or Tuesday! If trees arrive damaged, please take photographs so we can come to a resolution. If the tree(s) arrive to you alive, in good health, but later die due to neglect, I cannot offer a refund. Thanks for understanding.
Real Sweet Farms LLC is a fully licensed and certified nursery in the state of Florida.