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Grumichama
The Grumichama tree is highly
ornamental, slender, and erect. It can
grow up to 35 feet tall but can also be
kept pruned as a hedge while still
producing delicious, cherry like fruit.
Heavy in foliage, the oblong-oval
leaves are wide with a glossy, thick,
leathery texture. The flowers are white
with four petals and around 100 white
stamens.
The fruit is round and goes from green
to bright red to dark purple then almost
black as it. The skin is thin, firm and
produces dark-red juice. The red or
white pulp is juicy and tastes like a sweet cherry except for a touch of aromatic resin. Each fruit
has between one and three small seeds.
Care of the Grumichama
Planting Fruits best in partial shade with high moisture. The tree is hardy but should be
protected from frost when young. It can withstand light frosts once established, surviving
temperatures as low as 26° F. Although tolerant of a wide range of soil types (except
basic/limestone), it prefers deep, fertile, acidic sandy loam. Very drought tolerant, but should
be watered regularly once fruit appears to allow it to set properly.
Production The tree has a very short period from flowering to fruiting, can be as short as 30
days. The crop ripens quickly and produces from May to July.
Harvesting Fruits should be harvested when dark purple to black. They are soft to the touch
and must be handled with care to prevent bruising.
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