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🍇 Campo Ramón Jaboticaba Tree (Plinia sp.) — 3-Gallon Tropical Fruit Tree 🌿
Rare Argentine selection • exceptional sweetness • container-first success
If you’re drawn to rare fruit with true collector pedigree, Campo Ramón Jaboticaba delivers. Originating from the lush subtropical forests of Misiones, Argentina, this uncommon cultivar is prized for its intensely sweet fruit, distinctive dark skin, and light purplish-white pulp—a flavor profile many growers rank among the sweetest of all jaboticabas.
Our 2-gallon Campo Ramón is a well-established juvenile plant, offering a meaningful head start while remaining compact and manageable. It’s an ideal choice for growers who want something unique, highly ornamental, and deeply rewarding over the long term.
🌿 Quick Facts (At-a-Glance)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Plinia sp. (Campo Ramón selection) |
| Common Name | Campo Ramón Jaboticaba |
| Plant Type | Evergreen subtropical fruit tree |
| Sale Size | 3-gallon container |
| Estimated Age | 5 years old |
| Mature Height (Unpruned) | Up to ~20–25 ft in ground |
| Managed Height (Containers) | 6–12 ft with minimal pruning |
| USDA Zones | 9–11 outdoors • container culture elsewhere |
| Light Requirement | Filtered or dappled light preferred up to 30-gallon size |
| Cold Hardiness | Brief dips to ~27–29°F once established |
| Wind / Salt Tolerance | Moderate wind tolerance • not salt tolerant |
| Soil / pH | Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic (pH 5.5–6.5) |
| Growth Habit | Upright, compact, slow-to-moderate |
| Fruiting Habit | Cauliflorous (fruit on trunk & older wood) |
| Spacing (In-Ground) | 10–15 ft (closer with pruning or containers) |
🍇 Fruit, Flavor & Fruiting Habits
Flavor profile:
Campo Ramón is known for its clean, intense sweetness with very low acidity—often described as richer and sweeter than many common jaboticaba types.
Pulp & skin:
- Juicy, gelatinous purplish-white pulp
- Dark, thicker skin that resists splitting and bird damage
Culinary quality:
- Excellent fresh
- Outstanding for jams, syrups, tarts, wine, and liqueurs
- Fruits ferment quickly after harvest, making them ideal for small-batch wine or vinegar
Fruiting Timeline (Realistic Expectations)
Campo Ramón is considered moderately precocious for a jaboticaba, but patience is still required.
From a 3-gallon plant, plan approximately:
- ~2 years before consistent fruiting under excellent care
Once mature, this cultivar typically produces 2–3 substantial crops per year in warm, humid climates, with occasional off-season fruiting during mild winters.
🌱 Why Grow Campo Ramón?
- 🍇 Exceptional sweetness with distinctive pale pulp
- 🌸 Trunk-fruiting display that doubles as living art
- 🌳 Elegant evergreen form for ornamental landscapes
- 🪴 Excellent container performer
- 🌿 Rare Argentine cultivar with strong collector appeal
Origin Story — From Argentina to Collectors’ Gardens
Campo Ramón is named after the region of Campo Ramón in Misiones, Argentina, an area known for rich soils, abundant rainfall, and native subtropical forests. Selections from this region are valued for sweetness, resilience, and consistent fruit quality.
Introduced into cultivation by collectors, Campo Ramón remains relatively uncommon in U.S. nurseries—making it a standout choice for growers seeking something beyond standard jaboticaba varieties.
🪴 Container-First Philosophy (Strongly Recommended)
While Campo Ramón can grow in the ground, we strongly recommend container culture, especially in Florida and other regions with alkaline or inconsistent soils.
Why containers perform better:
- Precise control of acidic pH (5.5–6.5)
- Excellent root oxygenation
- Supports heavy, frequent watering
- Easier cold protection
- Reduced micronutrient lockout over time
In our experience, container-grown jaboticabas consistently outperform in-ground trees in both health and fruiting reliability.
🌱 Our Proven Growing Medium (50/50 Rule)
Use this mix for best results:
- 50% peat moss or coconut coir
- 50% perlite, vermiculite, or fine pine bark
Optional (5–10% total):
- Compost
- Worm castings
- Biochar
🚫 Avoid sand, clay, or dense garden soil in containers—jaboticaba roots are highly sensitive to compaction.
💧 Watering Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
Campo Ramón Jaboticaba is a heavy water user.
- Containers: Daily watering during warm months is ideal
- In-ground: Always use drip irrigation, never overhead sprays
- Soil must remain evenly moist at all times
- Never allow the root zone to dry completely
Consistent moisture is the single biggest driver of healthy growth and fruiting.
☀️ Light & Placement (Standardized)
🌤 Up to 30-Gallon Size
- Filtered or dappled light is strongly preferred
- Avoid direct afternoon sun
- Ideal locations:
- Shaded patios
- Screened enclosures
- Under high, open canopy trees
- Greenhouses
🌳 Very Large, Fully Established Trees (30G+)
- Can tolerate increased sun with consistent moisture
- Even then, filtered light often produces better foliage and fruiting
- Acclimate to increased sun gradually over months
Pruning
Although we heavily prune many fruit trees, jaboticabas are an exception.
Campo Ramón does not respond well to hard pruning.
Why:
- Jaboticabas prefer to refill on existing branches
- Hard pruning triggers stress flushes of tender growth
- New growth is extremely sun-sensitive
- Leads to yellowing, burn, and growth stalls
Recommended approach:
- Remove only dead, damaged, or crossing branches
- Avoid cutting back healthy wood
- Allow time, moisture, and filtered light to rebuild canopy naturally
🪴 Transplanting & Container Step-Up
Step-Up Plan
2G → 3G → 7G → 15–30G (larger sizes available for local pickup)
When to Transplant
- Most 3-gallon plants can remain 12-18 months
- Transplant only when:
- Roots circle the bottom
- Water runs straight through
- Soil dries unusually fast
How to Transplant
- Do not disturb the root ball
- Plant at the same depth (root flare just above soil line)
- Pack soil firmly
- Return to filtered light during recovery
Seasonal Habits (Florida & Similar Climates)
- Evergreen year-round
- Growth flushes during warm, humid periods
- Brief leaf drop may follow cold or drought stress
- Once mature, fruiting may occur multiple times per year
Troubleshooting Guide
Leaf tip burn / yellowing → Too much sun or salt → Increase shade, flush soil
Slow growth → Normal jaboticaba behavior → Consistency + patience
Root stress → Poor drainage → Airy media + drainage holes
Leaf drop → Cold or drought stress → Protect and maintain moisture
🌳 Is This Plant for You?
✅ Ideal for:
- Container gardeners
- Florida & subtropical climates
- Rare fruit collectors
- Growers prioritizing sweetness and ornament
❌ Not ideal for:
- Coastal salt exposure
- Full-sun, low-water landscapes
- Cold climates without protection
Shipping & Care Disclaimer
- Best shipping: Florida, Southeast & Texas
- Nationwide shipping with buyer discretion during heat/cold extremes
- Plants may need a brief recovery period after transit
- Ships UPS Ground every Monday from Florida
📍 Local Pickup
🚜 GreenDreams Nursery & Farm
18709 US Hwy. 41, Spring Hill, FL 34610
Tues–Fri 9AM–5PM | Sat 8AM–3PM
🌿 Beyond the Plant: GreenDreams Services
At GreenDreams, we do more than grow plants — we design, build, and restore ecosystems across Florida.
- 🌳 Onsite consultations & edible landscape design
- 🏗️ Installation & project management
- 🚚 Bulk delivery of compost, mulch, biochar & soil
- 🌾 Wholesale & large-scale regenerative solutions
Let our team help you create your own thriving edible paradise — starting with Campo Ramón Jaboticaba 🌿
IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE PURCHASING LIVE PLANTS:
*Please be advised that our online store selections are NOT available for pickup at our retail location in Spring Hill, Florida.
Inventory for our online store is located at a separate facility and are priced and handled exclusively for packaging & shipping.
Click here to learn more about our Spring Hill, FL retail nursery location, including countless more nursery selections ready for pickup - larger sizes and wider variety of plants not suitable for nationwide delivery.
1. Shipping Stress: Transportation can be stressful for plants, particularly when they spend several days in a confined, dark environment. It’s common for plants to experience leaf drop during this period. Rest assured, most plants typically recover quickly and thrive with minimal aftercare. However, some may need extra attention, love, and care, requiring appropriate watering and exposure to gentle light post-unboxing.
2. Potential Physical Damage: Despite our dedicated efforts to ensure that your plants are securely packaged, they may incur damage during shipping and handling by UPS. Rest assured, our shipping team is committed to packing your selections with utmost care and precision to minimize any potential harm.
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For significant box damage, please reach out to UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.
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For minor damages, such as a broken branch or stem, we advise allowing the plant time to recover and regenerate with proper care and attention.
3. Long-Distance Shipping Considerations: Orders shipped over long distances, particularly to the western US, may take 3 - 5 business days to arrive due to various factors, including agricultural inspections in Arizona, California, and Texas. Such extended transit times can be particularly challenging for tender, young plants, affecting their quality due to prolonged confinement.
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We take additional measures during packaging to facilitate a swift recovery of the plants upon unboxing.
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Initial extra care and attention might be required over the first few weeks post-transport.
For further guidance, kindly review our detailed policies on returns and refunds, as well as our comprehensive plant care guide. We appreciate your understanding and patience in nurturing your new plants.
🌿 Important Shipping Information
Please take a moment to review our shipping protocols designed to ensure your plants arrive in optimal condition.
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Countdown Clock: At the top of our online store, you'll notice a countdown clock. This tool helps communicate our weekly shipping schedule, providing clarity on when you can expect your orders to be dispatched.
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Shipping Schedule: Our nursery, located in the heart of Central Florida, ships orders once weekly, every Monday. This is a strategic decision to prevent packages from being stationary over the weekends, ensuring that our plants travel as swiftly as possible across the country, even reaching as far as California.
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Shipping Method: At present, we offer ground shipping rates to meet various needs while maintaining the well-being of our plants during transit.
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Our Dedicated Team: We are a boutique nursery with a passionate team. Our members wear many hats, contributing to shipping, nursery operations, and engaging in valuable local projects. As we blossom and expand, rest assured that enhancing and streamlining our processes remains a priority to serve you better
Terms and Conditions for Purchasing Live Plants
1. Understanding of Shipping Stress
By purchasing live plants from our store, the customer acknowledges that transportation can be stressful for plants. It is common for plants to undergo leaf drop or experience other temporary issues during shipping. However, it is understood that most plants recover quickly with adequate care and attention post-shipping.
2. Awareness of Potential Physical Damage
Customers acknowledge that despite our best efforts in packaging, there may be occurrences of damage during shipping and handling. For substantial damages to the package, customers agree to contact UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.
3. Acknowledgement of Long-Distance Shipping Considerations
Customers recognize that shipments, especially those directed to the western US, may be subjected to longer shipping durations of 3-5 business days. Customers agree to provide necessary care to the plants, recognizing that the quality of the plants may be affected due to prolonged shipping times.
4. Agreement with Shipping Information and Schedule
Customers, by making a purchase, have reviewed and agreed upon our shipping protocols and schedules. They acknowledge the presence of a countdown clock on the website and our once-weekly shipping policy every Monday, recognizing the rationale behind avoiding weekend layovers for the plants.
5.Extreme Weather Conditions
Customers acknowledge that our store is not responsible for damage or loss of live plants due to extreme weather conditions during transit and delivery. This includes exposure to cold or freezing temperatures during the winter months and extreme heat during the summer. We provide tracking information when orders are processed every Monday to ensure customers are aware of the delivery schedule. It is the customer's responsibility to prevent packages from being left outside in conditions that may cause damage. Our store does not accept responsibility for any adverse effects caused by weather conditions beyond our control.
6. No Refund Policy
Customers agree that refunds are only processed under exceptional circumstances. Our store will not be held responsible for poor plant choices relative to location suitability, extreme conditions during and/or post-shipment, and improper post-purchase plant care.
7. Responsibility of Care
Upon purchase, customers agree to assume full responsibility for the ongoing care of the plants. This includes, but is not limited to, appropriate watering, exposure to suitable light, and adherence to specific care instructions pertinent to each plant type.
8. Consent
By proceeding with this purchase, customers consent to all the terms and conditions stated above, confirming understanding and agreement to all stipulations mentioned.
These terms and conditions aim to ensure clarity, mutual understanding, and agreement between the seller and the customer to facilitate a smooth transaction and foster a positive customer experience.
