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Banana Pitanga

Eugenia anthropophaga
Striking yellow fruits on a small tree or shrub with acidic sweetness and a hint of passionfruit. They resemble an elongated Pitangatuba. A tropical plant in the Myrtaceae originating in northeast Brazil, rare in cultivation

$29.00

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Specifications of Banana Pitanga

Preferred Climate Tropical, SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From CuttingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 2-5m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Likes Temps above 5deg

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas SA, WA

Suitability in Pots Yes with 35L+ Pot

Water Requirements Frequent Watering, Moderate Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? Can be pruned to 2m

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%), Part (Sun:50-80%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Moderately Acidic (5.5-6.5), Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months March, April, May, June

Fertiliser All Purpose, Compost, Seaweed, PotAsh

Plant Width 2-4m

Growth Rate Medium

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