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Pitomba – Brazilian Cherry
Pitomba is a very rare, beautiful, small to medium sized sub-tropical cherry tree indigenous to the coastal areas of southeast Brazil. It is related to Surinam Cherry, Pitanga, Cherry of the Rio Grande and Grumichama. It is also called pitomba-da-bahia, uvalha do campo, ubaid do campo or uvalheira in Brazil.
Unique bright orange fruit has a thin, tender skin, and a soft, juicy, golden-yellow pulp. It is aromatic, slightly acid and faintly resinous in flavor. The fruit is used for jellies, preserves and carbonated beverages or simply plucked from the tree and eaten on the spot.
Botanical Name
Eugenia luschnathiana
Also Known As
Eugenia, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry, Grumichama, Brazilian Cherry
Specifications
USDA Zone
Light Needs
Watering Needs
Leaves
Life Cycle
Avg. Mature Size
Growth Rate
Bloom Time
Flower Color
Harvest Season
Years to Bear
9 - 11
Partial - Full Sun
Regularly
Evergreen
Perennial
20' Tall and 15' Wide
Slow
Spring
White
Summer
3 Years