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Fri, Nov 12, 10 at 14:51
| Hi everyone I need some help. I would like to find someone that has this tree and is willing to swap seeds for the above mentioned, he also goes by the name of Jabuticaba. Anyone out there? I can pay postage or swap seeds-plants.Please let me know Thanks Marcie_new |
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- Posted by mango_kush 10b Hollywood, FL (My Page) on Fri, Nov 12, 10 at 15:58
| Jaboticaba is Myciaria cauliflora, i wouldnt call it "Brazillian grape" as that may be confused with "amazon tree grape" Pourouma cecropiaefolia or "Blue grape" Myrciaria vexator i have a two year old specimen which hasnt fruited yet, there are a few members here with them, some that fruited |
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| I'll have seeds come April next year. But, growing a jaboticaba from seed is a long haul. If you're lucky, you'll get fruit in 6 years; but, it could take even longer. It's worthwhile to consider purchasing a 3 to 7 gallon tree to shorten the wait. Jeff |
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| Jeff, Good to hear from you. Just wanted to let you know that the ilama seeds are doing great. I have about a half dozen that have germinated and are about 5" to 6" inches and growing. Thanks again for pointing out that I had the wrong plant and for sending me the seeds. - Jacob |
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| Jacob, I'm so glad to hear it! That's fantastic! Keep them protected if it gets too cold. I lost a couple of small ones last year when we had those freezing temps here in south fl. Jeff |
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| I would highly recommend growing a Jaboticaba. The plant is very handsome, and takes to container growing well. New foliage is a reddish color, and the bark peels off like a birch. The fruit grows directly on the trunk, which is something I am dying to see. The flowers are supposed to be aromatic, as well as looking pretty cool. |
Here is a link that might be useful: jabo
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| I would highly recommend growing a Jaboticaba. The plant is very handsome, and takes to container growing well. New foliage is a reddish color, and the bark peels off like a birch. The fruit grows directly on the trunk, which is something I am dying to see. The flowers are supposed to be aromatic, as well as looking pretty cool. |
Here is a link that might be useful: jabo
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- Posted by marcie_new z8 (My Page) on Thu, Nov 18, 10 at 0:19
| Thanks Guys, My quest continues! I am actively looking for this wonderful tree,Hopefully I will get lucky by Spring, if nothing else I will be begin Jeff, come april. I think I have hopes of finding this tree in Pearland Texas, maybe one of Houston Lowes.Wish me Luck---ME wants this real BAD!!! M.N. |
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| I bought mine off a nursery on Amazon. Arrived in perfect shape, very quickly. |
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- Posted by mango_kush 10b Hollywood, FL (My Page) on Thu, Nov 18, 10 at 15:21
| who knew amazon.com would go on to sell trees from the amazon |
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- Posted by marcie_new z8 (My Page) on Sun, Dec 5, 10 at 11:17
| Hi everyone I want to thank you all for your input, I have read few things about this tree, but cannot decide if its the right itme to purchase this tree, or should I wait for Februay- spring time to buy and plant. However I think I am a little closer to find one in Houston or near by. Marcie |
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| The best time to buy a tree is 4 years ago. |
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