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Pitomba
Eugenia luschnathiana

1-2" across, orange fruit or yellow fruit with sweet and aromatic flesh.

Description: Slow growing bush or tree to 20-25ft.

Hardiness: Hardy to the mid to upper 20's (F).

Growing Environment: Grow in full sun.

Propagation: By seeds, which can take 7 years to bear. Some varieties are grafted.

Uses: Eaten fresh, used in preserves and beverages.

Native Range: Native to Brazil.