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🍇 Sabará Jaboticaba Tree (Plinia jaboticaba) — 3-Gallon Tropical Fruit Tree 🌿
The original Brazilian “tree-grape,” with stronger structure and long-term potential
Sabará is the jaboticaba that defines the species. Cultivated for generations across Brazil, this iconic variety produces small, thin-skinned, intensely sweet fruit directly on its trunk, turning the tree itself into a living harvest display once mature.
This 3-gallon Sabará Jaboticaba is a well-established juvenile (approximately 4–5 years old) with a stronger root system, thicker trunk wood, and improved resilience compared to smaller sizes. While Sabará remains a long-game cultivar, this size offers a meaningful upgrade in vigor and stability for growers committed to container culture and consistent care.
⚠️ Important note:
This tree is not considered close to blooming. Sabará requires patience, even at this size. What you gain here is structure and resilience, not immediate flowering.
🌿 Quick Facts (At-a-Glance)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Plinia jaboticaba (syn. Myrciaria jaboticaba) |
| Common Name | Sabará Jaboticaba, Brazilian Tree-Grape |
| Plant Type | Evergreen subtropical fruit tree |
| Sale Size | 3-gallon container |
| Estimated Age | ~4–5 years old |
| Mature Height (Unpruned) | ~25–30 ft in ground |
| Managed Height (Containers) | 6–12 ft with minimal pruning |
| USDA Zones | 9–11 outdoors • container culture elsewhere |
| Light Preference | Filtered or dappled light preferred at all stages |
| Cold Tolerance | Brief dips to ~27–29°F once established |
| Soil / pH | Moist, well-drained, acidic (pH 5.5–6.5) |
| Wind / Salt | Fair wind tolerance • not salt tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Slow, steady, long-lived |
| Fruiting Habit | Cauliflorous (fruit on trunk & older wood) |
| Spacing (In-Ground) | 10–15 ft (closer with pruning or containers) |
🍇 Fruit, Flavor & Fruiting Habits (When Mature)
Flavor profile
Sabará is widely regarded as the benchmark jaboticaba flavor — exceptionally sweet, aromatic, and clean. Often described as a blend of grape, muscadine, and tropical berry with gentle acidity.
Texture
- Thin, dark purple-black skin
- Juicy, gelatinous white pulp
- Classic jaboticaba “pop” when eaten fresh
Fruit size
- Small (¾–1″), but produced in dense clusters directly on the trunk
Shelf life
- Short; best eaten fresh or processed quickly
⏳ Time to Fruit — 3-Gallon (Honest Expectations)
From this 3-gallon size, plan approximately:
- ~3–6 additional years before consistent fruiting under excellent care
Some growers may see isolated flowers earlier, but Sabará should be approached as a long-term investment, not a quick producer. We intentionally overestimate timelines so expectations remain realistic and trust is preserved.
Once fully mature, Sabará can produce 3–4+ fruiting cycles per year in warm, humid climates with steady moisture — sometimes even pushing light crops during Florida’s mild winters.
🌱 Why Choose the 3-Gallon Sabará?
- Thicker trunk and stronger branch structure
- More developed root system for container life
- Better tolerance of repotting and irrigation fluctuations
- Improved long-term stability compared to 1G & 2G sizes
- Ideal for growers who want health and resilience, not rushed timelines
This is the size for growers who want to build the tree correctly from here forward.
🌿 GreenDreams Jaboticaba Standard (Sabará-Specific)
At GreenDreams, Sabará Jaboticaba is treated as a filtered-light tropical understory tree, not a full-sun orchard crop.
🌤 Light (Critical to Long-Term Success)
- Filtered or dappled light is preferred at ALL stages
- Direct, exposed sun — especially Florida afternoon sun — commonly causes:
- Leaf scorch
- Growth stalls
- Stress-related leaf drop
- Delayed or inconsistent flowering
Even very large specimens (30-gallon or larger) typically perform better in filtered light than in full sun.
🪴 Container Culture: Why It Outperforms In-Ground
We strongly recommend container growing for Sabará, especially in Florida and alkaline soils.
Why containers win
- Full control of acidic pH (5.5–6.5)
- Superior root oxygenation
- Supports heavy, frequent watering
- Simplifies cold protection
- Prevents long-term micronutrient lockout
In practice, container-grown jaboticabas often outperform in-ground trees in both growth quality and fruiting reliability.
🌱 Our Proven 50/50 Growing Medium
Sabará roots are fibrous and oxygen-hungry.
Use this mix consistently
- 50% peat moss (or coco coir)
- 50% perlite (or fine pine bark)
Optional (5–10% total):
- Compost
- Worm castings
- Biochar
🚫 Avoid sand or garden soil in containers — compaction leads to decline.
💧 Watering Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
Sabará Jaboticaba is a heavy water user.
- Containers: Daily watering during warm months
- In-ground: 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
- Trunk thickening
- Eventual flower initiation
- Repeat fruiting cycles later in life
🌾 Seasonal Habits (Florida & Similar Climates)
Sabará is evergreen, not deciduous.
| Season | What to Expect | Care Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Vegetative growth flush | Increase watering; light organic feed |
| Summer | Steady growth | Maintain filtered light; daily moisture |
| Fall | Slower growth | Refresh mulch; avoid stress |
| Winter | Growth slows | Frost protection; never let soil dry |
Any leaf drop is stress-related, not seasonal dormancy.
🍽 Culinary Uses & Applications (Once Mature)
- Fresh eating straight from the trunk
- Classic jaboticaba jam & jelly
- Syrups for desserts and drinks
- Wine & liqueurs (traditional Brazilian use)
- Frozen pulp for smoothies and sorbet
Skins are rich in antioxidants and deepen color and flavor when cooked.
🌸 Ornamental & Landscape Use
- Trunk-fruiting makes it a living sculpture
- Ideal for:
- Patios & courtyards
- Shade gardens
- Food forests
- Container allees
Works beautifully as:
- Specimen tree
- Container centerpiece
- Edible hedge
- Advanced bonsai project
🌿 Companion Plant Sidebar (From Our Inventory)
Soil & fertility
- Pigeon Pea
- Mexican Sunflower
- Vetiver Grass
Pollinators
- Blue Porterweed
- Dwarf Firebush
- African Blue Basil
Aesthetic layering
- Spiral Ginger
- Turmeric
- Sweet Almond
🪴 Planting & Care — Sabará Jaboticaba (3-Gallon)
After Arrival
Keep your Sabará Jaboticaba in its original container for at least 30 days OR until new growth appears (whichever comes later). This allows shipping stress to pass before transplanting.
Where to Plant
- Filtered or dappled light
- Protected from salt spray and drying winds
- Containers strongly preferred
GreenDreams “High & Tight” Method
- Dig a hole only slightly wider than the container
- Plant at the same depth — root flare just above grade
- Pack soil firmly
- Top-dress with compost + biochar + minerals
- Mulch 2–3″, keeping mulch off the trunk
Fertilizing
- Gentle organic fertilizers during warm months
- Add micronutrients (iron, magnesium) if leaves pale
Pruning (Important)
- Minimal only — remove dead or crossing branches
- Avoid heavy pruning at all stages
- Fruit forms on older wood
🔍 Troubleshooting Guide — Sabará Jaboticaba (3G)
| Symptom | Likely Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow leaves | High pH or drought | Acidic 50/50 mix; consistent watering |
| Leaf scorch | Too much sun | Move to filtered light |
| No flowering | Tree still juvenile | Patience; stable care |
| Leaf drop | Cold or drought stress | Protect; water deeply |
| Root rot | Dense soil | Repot into airy mix |
⚠️ Cautions
- Not salt tolerant
- Slow to fruit — patience required
- Fruit stains hard surfaces
- Full sun is not recommended, even for large plants
🌳 Is This Plant Right for You?
✅ Ideal for
- Patient growers
- Container gardeners
- Florida & subtropical climates
- Rare fruit collectors
❌ Not ideal for
- Cold climates without protection
- Full-sun, low-water landscapes
- Impatient gardeners seeking quick harvests
🚚 Shipping Details (3-Gallon)
- Best shipping: Florida, Southeast & Texas
- Nationwide shipping with buyer discretion
- Ships UPS Ground every Monday
- Extreme temperature damage not guaranteed
📍 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
We do more than sell plants — we design, build, and restore ecosystems across Florida.
- 🌳 Onsite consultations & edible landscape design
- 🌾 Installation & project management
- 🚚 Bulk compost, mulch, biochar & soil
- 🌱 Wholesale & regenerative solutions
Let us help you build your edible paradise — starting with Sabará 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.
