Jaboticaba
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▶Quick grow facts
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What it is
The Jabuticaba is a tropical shrub to tree native to Brazil and Bolivia. It is most recognizable by the large, spherical, dark purple fruits that grow directly from its trunk. (Species-level info; not specific to this variety.)
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How to use it
Fruits are sweet and gelatinous, much like a muscadine grape, and edible raw or cooked.
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Container tips
Likes full sun to partial shade. Wants well-drained soil, kept moist.
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