Jabuticaba tree image

Jabuticaba Trees

Plinia cauliflora

Jabuticaba trees are now available! These Brazilian natives are slow growing, reaching 30-45 feet tall under ideal conditions. Fruits are shiny and black and are born closely to the trees trunk and branches. Threes develop an attractive trunk with age. 

Plant Details  
Type Tropical Fruit
Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
Tree Size/Habit Upright to 10 – 15 Feet Tall, 8 – 12 Feet Wide (in CA)
Fruit Shape/Size Round to 1 – 1.5 Inches
Fruit Flavor Sweet, Sub Acid
Skin Color When Ripe Dark Purple to Black
Fruit Use Fresh Eating, Juice, Preserves
Fruit Season Multiple Times Per Year with Age
Light Needs Full Sun
Water Needs Regular Water
USDA Zone 9 – 11