Unique Fruit Growth
Produces grape-like fruits directly along the trunk and branches, creating a distinctive appearance.
Jaboticaba Black Brazilian Grape Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Jaboticaba Black Brazilian Grape Seeds
Jaboticaba (Plinia cauliflora), commonly known as the Black Brazilian Grape Tree, is a tropical fruit tree famous for its dark purple to nearly black fruits that grow directly on the trunk and branches. The fruits have juicy, grape-like flesh and are commonly used fresh, in juices, jellies, and desserts. This attractive evergreen tree is suitable for tropical gardens and container growing with proper care.
Brazilian Grape Tree
Dark Purple Fruits
Tropical Fruit Tree
Container Gardening
Key Features
Dark Purple Fruits
Develops glossy, dark purple to nearly black fruits with juicy, sweet-tart flesh.
Evergreen Foliage
Features dense green foliage that adds attractive ornamental value to tropical gardens.
Container Friendly
Can be grown in large containers with suitable soil, moisture, and growing conditions.
Product Highlights
Scientific name: Plinia cauliflora
Commonly called Black Brazilian Grape
Produces dark purple grape-like fruits
Fruits grow directly on the trunk
Juicy sweet-tart fruit flavor
Attractive evergreen foliage
Suitable for tropical gardens
Can be grown in large containers
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Plinia cauliflora |
| Common Name | Jaboticaba; Black Brazilian Grape Tree |
| Plant Family | Myrtaceae |
| Seed Type | Fruit Tree Seeds |
| Plant Type | Tropical Evergreen Fruit Tree |
| Fruit Color | Dark Purple to Nearly Black |
| Fruit Characteristics | Round, grape-like fruits with juicy pulp |
| Growth Habit | Upright, bushy evergreen tree |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 9b–11, depending on variety and conditions |
| Planting Season | Spring to summer in warm conditions |
| Germination Time | Approximately 20–40 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 70–85°F (21–29°C) |
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Rich, acidic, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Regular watering; maintain consistent soil moisture |
| Mature Height | Varies by variety and growing conditions; can reach approximately 10–30 feet |
| Fruit Bearing | May take several years from seed to produce fruit |
| Uses | Fresh Eating, Juices, Jellies, Desserts, and Ornamental Gardens |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Select Fresh Seeds
Choose fresh Jaboticaba seeds for better germination. These seeds lose viability quickly when allowed to dry, so sow them as soon as possible after obtaining them.
Choose fresh Jaboticaba seeds for better germination. These seeds lose viability quickly when allowed to dry, so sow them as soon as possible after obtaining them.
Step 2: Prepare the Growing Medium
Use a rich, slightly acidic, well-drained seed-starting mix. Fill small containers with drainage holes and moisten the growing medium before planting.
Use a rich, slightly acidic, well-drained seed-starting mix. Fill small containers with drainage holes and moisten the growing medium before planting.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Plant fresh seeds approximately 1/4–1/2 inch deep and cover lightly with the growing medium. Avoid allowing the seeds to dry out.
Plant fresh seeds approximately 1/4–1/2 inch deep and cover lightly with the growing medium. Avoid allowing the seeds to dry out.
Step 4: Maintain Warmth and Moisture
Keep the containers in a warm location with suitable indirect light. Maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging the soil.
Keep the containers in a warm location with suitable indirect light. Maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging the soil.
Step 5: Transplant Young Seedlings
Once seedlings become established, transplant them carefully into larger containers or suitable garden locations. Protect young plants from extreme cold and maintain regular watering.
Once seedlings become established, transplant them carefully into larger containers or suitable garden locations. Protect young plants from extreme cold and maintain regular watering.
Grow Your Own Black Brazilian Grape Tree
Bring tropical fruit-growing interest to your garden with Jaboticaba Black Brazilian Grape. Known for its unusual trunk-growing fruits, attractive evergreen foliage, and juicy dark berries, this fruit tree can be a distinctive addition to warm-climate gardens and large containers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful information about Jaboticaba seed germination, fruit production, and growing requirements.
How do you germinate Jaboticaba Black Brazilian Grape seeds?
Plant fresh Jaboticaba seeds in a moist, well-drained, slightly acidic growing medium. Cover them lightly and keep the container warm with consistent moisture. Germination may take approximately 20–40 days, although timing varies with seed freshness and growing conditions. Avoid using dried or old seeds because Jaboticaba seeds have a short storage life.
How many years does a Jaboticaba tree take to produce fruit from seeds?
Jaboticaba trees grown from seeds are slow to mature and may take approximately 8–15 years or longer to produce their first fruits. The time depends on the species, growing conditions, and plant development. Grafted or otherwise vegetatively propagated trees may produce fruit sooner than seed-grown trees.
Why do Jaboticaba fruits grow directly on the tree trunk?
Jaboticaba displays a botanical growth habit called cauliflory, in which flowers and fruits develop directly on the trunk and older branches rather than only at the ends of new shoots. This distinctive characteristic gives the Black Brazilian Grape Tree its unusual appearance when covered with dark purple fruits.