Publisher's Synopsis
The fascinating and unusual jaboticaba fruit (Plinia cauliflora) originates from Brazil. This fruit is a member of the Myrtaceae family and goes by several names, including jabuticaba, Brazilian grape tree, and others. Instead of bearing fruit on the tips of branches like most fruit trees, jaboticaba does it directly on the tree's trunk and branches.
The fruit has a thick purple or black skin and a pleasant white or pinkish pulp inside. It is tiny, about the size of a grape. Many people say it has a sweet and sour taste, while some say it has a grape-like texture.
In addition to its practical use, this evergreen tree is prized for its aesthetic appeal. The cultivation of jaboticaba trees extends beyond Brazil to other tropical and subtropical areas, such as portions of Florida and California.
It can take a few years for the tree to begin producing fruit because of how slowly it grows. The jaboticaba tree is an interesting and beautiful addition to landscapes and gardens due to its unusual growth pattern, which causes fruit to emerge straight on the trunk.
