Eugenia Luschnathiana Pitomba Starter Plant 4-6" - Tropical Fruit Tree with Apricot-Like Aroma - Edible Container Plant

Grow your own tropical fruit tree with this 4-6" Eugenia Luschnathiana Pitomba starter plant. Known for its aromatic, sweet-tart, cherrylike fruit, the Pitomba is a slow-growing, dwarf-friendly tree perfect for containers or gardens. Thrives in full sun, acidic soil, and tolerates temperatures as low as 27°F.

• 4-6" Starter Plant: Eugenia Luschnathiana Pitomba tree in a 2.5" or 3" pot, ideal for gardens or containers
• Delicious Fruit: Produces aromatic, orange-yellow fruit with juicy, sweet-tart flesh, similar to apricots
• Compact Growth: Slow-growing tree suitable for small spaces or container gardening
• Cold Tolerant: Hardy down to 27°F; thrives in full sun and part shade
• Seasonal Crop: Fruiting season from April to August, with occasional light fall harvest
• Soil Preference: Grows in most soils, prefers acidic conditions (pH 5.5-7.0); excellent salt tolerance
• Native to Brazil: Cultivated in South Florida since 1914, ideal for tropical and subtropical regions
• Low Maintenance: Highly wind-tolerant and adaptable to a wide range of soils

Common Name: Pitomba
Scientific Name: Eugenia Luschnathiana
Sunlight: Full sun; tolerates part shade
Watering: Moderate
Soil: Prefers acidic soil (pH 5.5-7.0)
Hardiness Zones: 9-11
Growth Habit: Compact, slow-growing
Format: Potted starter plant

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Type: Starter Plant

eugenia luschnathiana pitomba - 4-6" starter plant in pot - tropical fruit tree with aromatic apricot-like fruit
Ships from: USA
Vendor: Jayme Garden