Picture from Tropica Mango Nurseries
Sunset®: 23,24
USDA: 9b,10
Frost Tolerance: Semi hardy in Phoenix (to 27° F, -3° C)
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Origin: Brazil
Growth Habits: Evergreen tree to 15 feet high (4.5 m)
Watering Needs: Regular water
Propagation: Easy from seeds fruiting after 3 years, but with unreliable quality, cuttings
The Grumichama is a small to medium sized tree from Brazil with dark-green, glossy, oval to obovate leaves 3 to 5 inches in length (7.5 to 12.5 cm).
Blooming Habits:
The flowers are white with green sepals and yellow anthers.
Fruiting Habits:
The dark crimson roundish fruits are 0.5 to 1 inch in diameter (1 to 2.5 cm) and have long stems. The thin skin is dark-purple to black with a light colored pulp. They ripen a month after the flower. The soft pulp has a sweet and pleasant cherry flavor and is eaten out of hand or is used to make an excellent jelly.
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