Latin name - Eugenia selloi

The Pitangatuba is a rare Brazilian fruit related to the Surinam Cherry. Also called “Star Cherry”, Pitangatuba trees produce a delicious yellow juicy fruit that is simultaneously sweet and sour with a taste of mango, passion fruit, and pineapple combined. The fruit trees thrive in subtropical-level humidity in full sun or light shade.

The diminutive nature of the Pitangatuba makes it a good choice for understory plantings or even container-growing.

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Size - Maximum 8’ Tall, but more typically a 5’ shrub.

Notable Characteristics - Only 3-4 weeks from flowers to fruits!

Sunlight Requirements - Full or partial sun.

Cold Hardy temp - Zones 10-11; subtropical

Harvest Season - Year round production with heaviest fruiting in spring and summer