I am a premium hybrid Jaboticaba prized for my striking red fruit, my thin skin, and a delicious pulp that offers a perfect balance of sweetness and a refreshing, grape-like tang.

I am a specialized hybrid (likely a cross involving Plinia aureana) developed in Brazil to provide home gardeners with a faster-fruiting and more colorful alternative to traditional varieties.

I am a water-hungry plant; I require consistent, daily moisture to keep my soil damp, as drying out can cause my flowers to drop or my leaves to crisp at the edges.

I thrive in full sun to partial shade; while I need sunlight to produce heavy crops, I appreciate a little protection from the harshest afternoon sun in extremely hot climates.

I love warm, subtropical environments between 18°C and 32°C; I am relatively hardy but should be protected from hard freezes to keep my trunk and branches healthy.

I have a beautiful, bushy growth habit that makes me perfect for large pots or as an ornamental centerpiece; I absolutely require acidic soil (low pH) to thrive and stay green.

I am a moderate feeder; I respond best to organic fertilizers and acid-loving plant food, along with regular doses of chelated iron to prevent my leaves from yellowing.

My scientific name is Plinia sp. 'Escarlate' and I belong to the Myrtaceae family, making me a relative of the Guava and the Allspice tree.

My fruit flesh is safe for pets, but my seeds and high-tannin skin should not be consumed in large amounts; always keep an eye on curious pets around my trunk-borne fruit.

My dense, fine-textured evergreen foliage is excellent at filtering the air and providing a lush, green presence that adds moisture and oxygen to your garden.

I am packed with antioxidants, particularly anthocyanins in my red skin, and Vitamin C; my fruit is delicious eaten fresh, made into gourmet jellies, or fermented into wine.

My biggest challenge is alkaline soil (high pH), which causes iron deficiency; I also need protection from birds who are easily attracted to my bright red "scarlet" berries.

I am a slow-growing but very long-lived perennial; once established, I can remain a productive and magical part of your garden for 50 to 80 years.