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🍇 Scarlet Jaboticaba Tree (Plinia sp. ‘Escarlate’) — 4″ Starter Plant 🌿
Start your tropical fruit journey with one of the most beautiful and rewarding trees we grow — the Scarlet Jaboticaba (Plinia sp. ‘Escarlate’*). This rare cultivar is celebrated as the fastest-fruiting jaboticaba in our entire collection, making it an ideal introduction for gardeners who love the process of nurturing tropical trees from a young age.
Our 4″ starter plants are 12–18 months old, healthy, and vigorous for their size — ready to continue developing into the lush, trunk-fruiting trees that make jaboticabas so unique.
🌿 Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
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| Botanical Name | Plinia sp. ‘Escarlate’ (Scarlet Jaboticaba) |
| Sale Size | Ships in a 4-inch container (young starter plant) |
| Approximate Age | 12 – 18 months old |
| Mature Size | 20–30 ft unpruned in-ground • 6–12 ft pruned in containers |
| USDA Zones | 9 – 11 outdoors • Greenhouse or indoor container in cooler zones |
| Light | Filtered or dappled light preferred for this size; protect from direct sun |
| Cold Tolerance | Sensitive to frost; protect below 32 °F |
| Soil | Rich, well-draining, slightly acidic (pH 5.5–6.5); avoid heavy clay or alkaline soil |
| Growth Habit | Naturally slow-growing when young; upright and compact |
| Foliage Type | Evergreen in subtropical climates; light seasonal leaf drop normal under stress |
🍈 Fruit & Fruiting
- Flavor Profile: Sweet and tropical with a delicate tang, often compared to muscadine grape and lychee.
- Texture: Juicy, gelatinous pulp with thin, edible purple skin.
- Display: Fruits form directly on the trunk and mature branches, creating an ornamental and edible display.
- Fruiting Timeline: The ‘Escarlate’ is the earliest-fruiting jaboticaba cultivar we grow, but this 4″ size will need patience — typically 4–6 years to reach fruiting maturity under ideal care.
🌱 GreenDreams Growing Experience
We’ve grown jaboticabas in Florida’s subtropics for over a decade, and Scarlet (‘Escarlate’) consistently outpaces every other cultivar in both growth rate and fruiting time. Though slow by nature, each year brings thicker stems, fuller leaves, and stronger fruiting wood.
🌾 Our Proven Growing Method
- Preferred Mix: 50% perlite / 50% peat moss — acidic, breathable, and moisture-retentive.
- Watering: Keep evenly moist at all times; daily watering is best in warm weather.
- Light: Filtered or dappled sunlight is ideal for this young stage. Avoid direct, harsh sun until larger.
- Humidity: High humidity encourages strong, healthy growth.
🪴 Container & Care
- Step-Up Plan: 4″ → 1 G → 2 G → 3 G → 7 G → 15–30 G as roots expand.
- Soil: Use a light, acidic mix — 50/50 perlite and peat moss.
- Fertilizer: Gentle organic fertilizer every 2 months during active growth.
- Humidity: Keep humidity high; mist foliage regularly if indoors.
- Transplanting: Move into a 1-gallon container when roots circle the pot’s bottom (usually within 6–12 months).
🌞 Light & Placement
- For 4″ Starters: Keep in filtered light or bright shade; direct afternoon sun may scorch leaves.
- As it Matures: Gradually introduce morning sun; full sun possible after 3–4 years with consistent watering.
- Ideal Setup: A shaded patio, greenhouse, or screened area with steady humidity.
💧 Water & Feeding
- Water: Daily or as needed to keep soil evenly moist; never let roots dry out.
- Feeding: Light organic feeding (fish emulsion, seaweed, or fruit tree fertilizer) during the warm months.
- pH Management: Maintain between 5.5–6.5. Use pine bark or sulfur if soil trends alkaline.
🌾 Troubleshooting
1️⃣ Yellow Leaves: High pH or hard water. Fix with acidic mix and chelated iron.
2️⃣ Leaf Burn / Curl: Too much sun or drought. Move to filtered light and increase watering.
3️⃣ Slow Growth: Normal for young jaboticabas — patience pays off! Keep moist, warm, and acidic.
4️⃣ Root Rot: Overwatering in poor drainage. Use airy soil and ensure drainage holes are clear.
5️⃣ Leaf Drop: Common after shipping or cold stress — new leaves will flush within weeks.
🍃 FAQ
How old is this plant? ≈ 12–18 months old.
When will it fruit? Typically in 4–6 years under good conditions; Scarlet is the fastest to mature of all our jaboticabas.
Container or ground? Both possible; containers perform best for drainage and pH control.
Light needs? Filtered or bright shade; full sun only after several years and careful acclimation.
How often should I water? Keep consistently moist — daily is ideal.
🚚 Shipping & Care Disclaimer
- Best Shipping Regions: Florida, Southeast, and Texas.
- Extended Regions: Ships nationwide; buyer discretion advised during heat or cold extremes.
- Transit Note: Small plants dry quickly; open and water immediately upon arrival.
- Shipping Schedule: UPS Ground every Monday from Florida.
📍 Also Available Locally
GreenDreams Nursery & Farm
18709 US Hwy 41, Spring Hill, FL 34610
Open: Tue–Fri 9 AM–5 PM • Sat 8 AM–3 PM
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.
