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Grumichama
(Eugenia braziliensis) A native of Brazil that seems made for the Upper Gulf Coast as it prefers to be
located from sea-level to no more than 300 feet, will grow in rich clay soil, and is hardy to 26°F. It is
highly ornamental in the landscape. It has a short, stocky trunk and is heavily foliaged. The fruit is
quite cherry-like and can be eaten fresh or used in pies, jams, and jellies.
When very young, they are easily damaged by subtemperatures once they gain size. Wind resistant with glossy beautiful foliage and attractive white
spring flowers followed quickly by small fruit. The Brazilian cherry or Grumichama (Eugenia dombeyi /
E. brasiliensis) is a tender semitropical bush that will freeze at 25Care of Grumichama Plants
The plants are low maintenance, but may require frost
protection and irrigation especially when small. No special
pruning is needed other than keeping the plants low
enough for harvest and removing and composting
diseased limbs.
dies at 25poorly in alkaline soil or in long droughts, but is an
evergreen shrub or small tree to 20 ft. with beautiful shiny
leaves and reportedly outstanding fruits. The plant is new in
Southeast Texas but grows well in the southern half of
Florida.
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