Plinia Rivularis aka Guaburiti
Guaburiti (plinia rivularis)
These plants are grown and shipped in a 5” deep plugs. The seedlings vary slightly in size, but you will receive a seedling that has at least started to grow its second set of leaves like the one pictured. Some seedlings have 3 or 4 sets of leaves. Larger seedlings are shipped out first on a first come first served basis.
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 an ornamental, evergreen tree with a wide, dense, low crown. The trees are valued for their edible fruit, which are often collected from the wild in its native range. They are sometimes grown in domestic orchards, though the fruit is relatively unknown throughout the tropical/sub-tropical world. It’s native to much of South America including Trinidad, growing in Atlantic rainforests from the coast to higher elevations
Size
20’ - 35’ in its native range
Growing Conditions
Full sun or moderate shade. They are found growing in deep soil which is well-drained and of moderate fertility.
Years to Fruit
It is unknown exactly how long these trees take to fruit from seed, but it may be assumed that its similar to cambuca and may typically take 6-8 years, but may be more or less than this.
Taste
Fruits are described as having a succulent, sweet and pleasant taste.
Climate
Sub-Tropical to Tropical.
Cold Tolerance
Tolerant down to at least 27F for several hours once established.
Propagation
Seed
Source
Seeds were obtained from Argentina
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.