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Other Names: Jaboticaba Branca
Related To:
Jaboticaba, Camu Camu, Surinam Cherry
Main Uses:
Fruit; Ornamental
Growth Rate:
Slow to Moderate
Mature Height/Spread:
To 20', but usually kept smaller.
Flowering/Pollination:
Small, white, cauliflorous, self-pollinating
Tolerance:
Somewhat tolerant of drought, but prefers consistently moist soils.
Soil/Nutrition:
Rich, slightly acidic, well drained. Performs well on amended sandy soils, but prefers more moisture generally. Grows very well in pure peat moss, when grown in a container.
Light:
Full sun.
Wind:
Sturdy.
Temperature:
Cold hardiness similar to purple jaboticabas; upper 20's F.
Dangers:
None.
Diseases Prone:
Bearing Age:
This species is precocious, bearing smaller and sooner than purple jaboticaba. Generally, 4-5 years from seed.
Fruit:
Small, pale whitish fruit, green when immature. The fruit has a different taste than purple jaboticaba, it's flesh being soft, silky, sweet and very refreshing. Fruits can also have a pale bronze tint. The name "white" jaboticaba may refer also to growth of new leaves, which emerge whitish, before turning salmon, then green.
History/Origin:
Atlantic Amazon rainforest, previously known only to cultivation, but first located in the wild in the forests of Rio Doce.
Species Observations:
Larger leaves then purple jaboticabas. This species is more tolerant of fertilization than it's cousin. Excellent response to animal manure composts, and 11-2-9 fertilizers used in moderation.
Propogation:
By seed, marcot (air-layer), or rooted branches.
Container Culture:
Yes. Also a good, if unique, bonsai candidate.
Medicinal Uses:
Unknown
Nutritional Information:
Unknown
Preparation / Food:
Fruits are eaten fresh.
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