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🍒 Pitanga Jambo (Eugenia repanda) — Rare, Delicious, and Landscape-Ready! 🌿
Bring home a gem from Brazil’s Atlantic Forest: Cherry Pitanga Jambo. This evergreen Eugenia dazzles as an ornamental and rewards you with juicy, cherry-like fruit that ripens from red to deep purple-black. Tough, compact, and container-friendly—this is a collector’s fruit tree that doubles as a showpiece.
🌿 Quick Facts (At-a-Glance)
| Category | Details |
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| Botanical Name | Eugenia repanda |
| Plant Type | Evergreen fruiting shrub/tree (Myrtaceae) |
| Size at Sale | 3-gallon live plant (well-rooted) |
| Mature Height & Width | Unpruned 12–16 ft (≈20 ft in ideal sites); easily kept 8–12 ft with pruning |
| USDA Zones | 9b–11 |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun to part shade |
| Cold Hardiness | Light frost sensitive; protect below 28–30 °F (–2 to –1 °C) |
| Growth Habit | Dense, rounded canopy; multi-stem potential; takes shaping well |
| Spacing | 10–15 ft apart (hedges 6–8 ft on center) |
🍒 Fruit Profile & Harvest
Flavor & Texture
Sweet-tart, cherry-meets-grape notes; juicy flesh with thin skin.
Fruit Size
About ⅜–½ inch (10–12 mm) diameter; borne in clusters.
Season
In Florida and similar climates: late spring through summer, sometimes with extended flushes in warm microclimates.
Fruiting Habits & Yield
Fruits in about 3–4 years from planting; prolific once established. Consistent moisture, sun, and pollinators boost fruit set.
🌱 Top Reasons to Grow
- Rare edible from the Atlantic Forest — perfect for collectors and food forest projects
- Ornamental evergreen with glossy leaves and a shapable form
- Versatile placement: full sun to bright part shade; thrives in containers or as a hedge
- Fruit is excellent fresh or in jams, jellies, and desserts
- Nutrient-rich and antioxidant-packed, similar to other Eugenia species
🌍 Origin & Story
Native to southern and southeastern Brazil, as well as parts of Bolivia and northern Argentina, this species thrives in subtropical forests where it has been cherished for centuries.
Known regionally as Pitanga-Jambo or Ñangapiré negro, it’s beloved for its flavor and cultural value in traditional Brazilian dishes and preserves.
🪴 Container & Landscape Uses
As an Ornamental
Dense, rounded, multi-stem habit creates a lush evergreen look for hedges or focal points.
Container Tips
Start in 5–7 gal pots and up-pot to 15–25 gal as roots expand. Use well-draining pine-bark-based mix. Full sun gives best fruit.
Indoor Care
Not a true indoor species long-term, but can overwinter in a bright sunroom or greenhouse.
🌾 Best Practices for Planting & Care
Where to Plant
Full sun for best yield; part shade acceptable. Prefers moist but well-drained soil that’s slightly acidic to neutral.
Planting Method (“High & Tight”)
- Dig hole only slightly wider than the pot and no deeper.
- Set root ball ½–1 inch above grade.
- Backfill with native soil mixed with compost.
- Top-dress with compost + biochar + trace minerals.
- Mulch 2–3 in deep, keeping it off the trunk.
- Water well and stake if needed.(Video: High & Tight Planting Method — GreenDreams YouTube)
Watering
Daily for first 1–2 weeks, then 2–3 times per week for 3 months. Deep soak weekly during dry spells.
Feeding
Quarterly organic fruit-tree fertilizer plus micronutrients. Supplement with seaweed or compost tea in containers.
Pruning
Lightly shape after fruiting. Tip-prune to maintain 8–12 ft height and increase light penetration.
Winter Maintenance
Water before cold fronts, use frost cloth on small plants, and shelter containers near wind-protected areas. Avoid fertilizing in cool months; resume in spring.
🐝 Companions & Troubleshooting
Companions
Bananas, pigeon pea, lemongrass, vetiver, and pollinator flowers for fruit set support.
Common Issues
- Yellow leaves: iron deficiency — acidify soil and add chelated iron.
- Sooty mold: control aphids/whitefly with horticultural oil.
- Leaf spots: improve airflow and remove affected leaves.
- Cold burn: prune dead tips after new growth returns.
- Myrtle rust: remove infected tips promptly; apply approved fungicide if needed.
🍽️ Culinary Uses
Eat fresh off the tree when fully colored for maximum sweetness.
Great for jams, preserves, fruit syrups, baked goods, and refreshing drinks.
❓ FAQ
Is this the same as Surinam Cherry?
No, they’re different Eugenia species. Pitanga Jambo has smaller, smooth, dark fruit; Surinam Cherry has larger, ribbed fruit.
Will it fruit in part shade?
Yes, though full sun improves yield and flavor.
How cold can it tolerate?
Short exposure around 28–30 °F with protection is typically safe.
Can it grow in a pot?
Yes — keep to 6–10 ft in a 15–25 gal container with regular pruning.
When does it start fruiting?
Usually within 3–4 years of planting under good care.
⚠️ Cautions
- Ripe fruit can stain hands or clothing.
- As with other Myrtaceae, some people may have mild skin sensitivities to sap.
🌟 Is This Plant Right for You?
✅ Ideal For: home orchards, edible landscapes, tropical collectors, privacy hedges, container gardens
❌ Not Ideal For: areas with regular hard freezes or poorly drained soils
🚚 Shipping & Pickup
- Ships in 3-gallon container.
- 4-inch and 1-gallon sizes (best for FL, Southeast, TX) ship via UPS Ground on Mondays.
- Shipments to northern/western states may need extra recovery time.
- Buyer discretion advised during heat/cold seasons — we are not responsible for temperature-related damage in transit.
📍 Local Pickup — GreenDreams Nursery & Farm
18709 US Hwy 41, Spring Hill, FL 34610
Tues–Fri 9 AM–5 PM | Sat 8 AM–3 PM
Come see what’s fresh! 🌱
Ready to add a rare Brazilian treasure to your garden?
Order Cherry Pitanga Jambo (Eugenia repanda) today and enjoy beauty and flavor year-round! 🌴🍒
🌿 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, and soil materials
- 🌾 Wholesale and large-scale regenerative solutions
Let our team help you create your own thriving edible paradise — starting with Cherry Pitanga Jambo! 🌿
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.
