Scientific name: Eugenia selloi B.D.Jacks.
Pitangatuba (Eugenia selloi, formerly Eugenia neonitida) is an evergreen shrub endemic to the restinga sand vegetation of the Brazilian coast in Rio de Janeiro and Espirito Santo. It reaches 1-2.5 m, grows slowly, and has glossy oval leaves with essential-oil glands. The elongated, ribbed fruit turns from green to yellow when fully ripe, is much larger than pitanga fruit, juicy and strongly scented, with a sweet-sour taste. 'Tova' is a Brazilian selection kept for fruit quality - no cultivars are documented for the species, and plants are grown from seed.
10 ליטר - 250 ₪
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Pitanga Tuba (Pitangatuba) (Eugenia selloi B.D.Jacks.) — Pitangatuba (Eugenia selloi, formerly Eugenia neonitida) is an evergreen shrub endemic to the restinga sand vegetation of the Brazilian coast in Rio de Janeiro and Espirito Santo. It reaches 1-2.5 m, grows slowly, and has glossy oval leaves with essential-oil glands. The elongated, ribbed fruit turns from green to yellow when fully ripe, is much larger than pitanga fruit, juicy and strongly scented, with a sweet-sour taste. 'Tova' is a Brazilian selection kept for fruit quality - no cultivars are documented for the species, and plants are grown from seed.
During the first two years water regularly — 2–3 times a week in summer, and in winter according to rainfall and soil moisture, letting the top layer dry between waterings. Established trees need less frequent irrigation. Good drainage matters most: standing water at the roots is more harmful than under-watering.
Protect young plants from frost with fleece, mulch, or by growing them in a container that can be moved to a sheltered spot. Mature trees are more resilient; in colder areas plant in a wind-sheltered corner.
Time to fruiting depends on plant size and propagation method: grafted plants fruit earlier than seedlings. Buying a larger, developed plant shortens the wait considerably. Regular watering, seasonal fertilizing, and correct placement have the greatest influence on first flowering.
You can buy Pitanga Tuba (Pitangatuba) plants directly at Fill the Land nursery, 27 HaSe'ora St, Tzrufa, with nationwide shipping. Details and ordering: https://malo-et-haaretz.com/en/plant/eugenia-uniflora-tova.