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Jaboticaba Tree - Scarlet (Plinia cauliflora) 2G

$100.00
The fastest-fruiting jaboticaba cultivar
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Jaboticaba Tree - Scarlet (Plinia cauliflora) 2G
Product Details

🍇 Scarlet Jaboticaba (Plinia sp. ‘Escarlate’) — 2-Gallon Tropical Fruit Tree 🌿

Your “fast track” size. This 3–4-year-old Scarlet is fuller and sturdier than a 1-gallon but still compact for shipping. It’s from the fastest-fruiting jaboticaba cultivar in our collection and typically reaches first fruit in ~2–4 years with dialed-in care.

🌿 Quick Facts

Category Details
Botanical Name Plinia sp. ‘Escarlate’ (Scarlet Jaboticaba)
Sale Size Ships in a 2-gallon container (compact, leafy juvenile)
Approx. Age 3–4 years
Mature Height & Width 20–30 ft unpruned in ground; 6–12 ft with container pruning
USDA Zones 9–11 outdoors; container/greenhouse elsewhere
Sun Filtered/dappled light preferred; mature trees can handle full sun with even moisture
Cold Tolerance Brief dips to ~27–29°F once established; protect young plants
Soil / pH Moist, well-draining, slightly acidic (pH 5.5–6.5)
Growth Habit Slow early, upright, dense canopy; cauliflorous fruiting
Spacing In-ground 10–20 ft; closer if container-grown
Foliage Evergreen to semi-evergreen in FL; brief stress drop is normal


🍈 Fruit / Flavor / Season

  • Flavor: Super-sweet with a refreshing tropical tang.
  • Texture: Thin skin; juicy, translucent pulp.
  • Display: Trunk-fruiting clusters = easy harvest and big wow.
  • Florida Calendar: Multiple cycles in warm, wet seasons; spring–summer peak.
  • Timeline from 2-Gallon: Typically ~2–4 years to fruit with strong moisture, acidity, and light.



🌱 GreenDreams Best Practices (how we grow the winners)

  • Container-preferred: Predictable pH, drainage, and moisture deliver better production than most soils.
  • Medium: 50% perlite : 50% peat.
  • Watering: Daily (drip recommended).
  • Light: Filtered is our baseline; full sun is fine for mature plants if evenly moist.
  • Reality check: Slow tree early on, but pays back for decades once mature.


🌍 Seasonal Habits (FL & similar)

  • Evergreen look most of the year; short leaf-drop after cold/drought.
  • Repeated flush → flower → fruit cycles in warm/wet runs.
  • Fruit can stain hardscape—site accordingly or harvest fast.

🌾 Support-Plant Guilds

  • Fertility: Pigeon Pea, Mexican Sunflower, Vetiver Grass.
  • Pollination edge: Blue Porterweed, Dwarf Firebush, African Blue Basil.
  • Ornamental harmony: Spiral Ginger, Turmeric, Sweet Almond.



Best Practices for Planting & Care (High & Tight)

  • Site: Bright filtered light or AM sun/PM shade while juvenile.
  • Planting: Hole just wider than pot; same depth as root ball; root flare at/above grade.
  • Backfill: Native soil + compost; firm without burying trunk.
  • Mulch: 2–3″ hardwood mulch; no mulch on trunk.
  • Irrigation: Keep evenly moist—daily preferred.
  • Video: High & Tight → https://youtu.be/RRQFY30qdA8?si=rRIcsbLlVAVYotfI


Culinary / Culture / Origin

  • Culinary: Fresh eating, jam, jelly, juice, wine/liqueur.
  • Cultural: Iconic Brazilian “tree-grape” grown for hospitality and abundance.
  • Origin/notes: Renowned for cauliflory, multicolored exfoliating bark, and landscape value in FL.



Troubleshooting (Florida-first)

  • Yellowing/chlorosis: High pH or hard water → acidic medium, chelated iron, rainwater if possible.
  • Curl/burn/drop: Drought or sun shock → filtered light, daily water, mulch to buffer swings.
  • Slow growth: Normal; maintain warmth, acidity, and steady moisture.
  • Root rot: Heavy soil/standing water → repot to airy mix; ensure drainage.
  • Scale/sooty mold: Wipe foliage; apply horticultural oil; improve airflow.
  • Fruit splitting (later): Even out watering; avoid drought→drench cycles.


❓ FAQ

  • Age? ~3–4 years.
  • When fruit? Typically ~2–4 years from this size.
  • Container or ground? Both; containers outperform for pH/drainage.
  • Sun? Filtered preferred; full sun okay when mature & evenly moist.
  • Water? Daily—jaboticabas dislike drying out.


🚚 Shipping & Care Disclaimer

  • Best ship zones: Florida, Southeast, Texas.
  • North/West: Shipping available; buyer discretion advised—plants may need recovery after long routes/extremes.
  • Heat/Cold disclaimer: Not responsible for extreme temps during transit.
  • Schedule: UPS Ground every Monday from Florida.


🌳 Is This Plant Right for You?

✅ Ideal: Container gardeners, filtered-light patios, fruit collectors wanting earlier results.

❌ Not ideal: Low-light indoor corners, alkaline ground with no plan for container culture, immediate-fruit expectations.


📍 Local Pickup (All Sizes, Larger Trees Too)

GreenDreams Nursery & Farm

18709 US Hwy. 41, Spring Hill, FL 34610

Tue–Fri 9 AM–5 PM | Sat 8 AM–3 PM

(7–30-gallon sizes available for pickup only.)



🌿 Beyond the Plant: GreenDreams Services

We don’t just 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 materials
  • 🌱 Wholesale & regenerative solutions

Let our team help you create your own thriving edible paradise—starting with Scarlet 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.

  • For significant box damage, please reach out to UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.

  • 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.

  • We take additional measures during packaging to facilitate a swift recovery of the plants upon unboxing.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Shipping Method: At present, we offer ground shipping rates to meet various needs while maintaining the well-being of our plants during transit.

  • 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.

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