Myrciaria guaquiea
Myrciaria guaquiea
A very rare myrtaceae from a small region in Eastern Brazil. This is a very uncommon member of the Myrciaria genus in the northern hemisphere. It has beautiful deep green leaves that have that classic Myrciaria fuzz to the leaf. This is definitely a collectors Myrciaria and is highly sought after in Brazil, often being planted in home orchards. This plant does great in pots and is a great candidate to be grown where the zone needs to be pushed and moving it inside in winter is necessary.
Family: Myrtaceae
Name: Myrciaria guaquiea
Common Name / Native Name: Unknown
Range: Eastern Brazil
Sun: Part Shade/Full Sun
Height: 15+ feet
Width: 15+ feet
Foliage: Fine lanceolate leaves that have shades of bright and dark green.
Flower: Small inconspicuous flowers grown out of the leaf nodes.
Fruit: A small yellow/orange fruit with a succulent yellow pulp inside.
Soil Type/ pH: Prefers Acidity
USDA Climate Zones: Undetermined, likely 10a+
Cold Hardiness: Undetermined
Edibility: A highly treasured fruit that is best eaten out of hand.
Age to maturity: 5+ years