| Blackberry Jam Fruit | |
| Randia formosa |
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Small, hard shelled fruit with dark black pulp tasting like blackberry jam.
Description: Small bushy shrub, usually only 4-6ft tall. The blackberry jam fruit
is related to the gardenia and produces fairly large, fragrant and ornate
white flowers.
Hardiness: It is hardy to 28-29F.
Growing Environment: It enjoys full or partial sun,
and acidic soil. Generally, the plant is fairly easy to grown and can
make a container specimen in colder areas.
Propagation: By seeds.
Uses: Fruits are eaten fresh or used to make jams, jellies, and preserves.
Native Range: Native to Central and South America.