My Edible Fruit Trees: Jaboticaba Trees NSW

Dwarf Jaboticaba - Scarlet

Dwarf Jaboticaba - Costada

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Dwarf Jaboticaba - Red Hybrid (Seedling)

Growing: In a Pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: No

Comments

Did this cutting survive?

So far so good.

Jaboticaba - Giant (Seedling) ^10/10

Pollination: No

Dwarf Jaboticaba - Scarlet (Seedling) ^5/10

Planted: 2020

Growing: In a Pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Jaboticaba - Yellow (Seedling) ^4/10

Comments: -

Very slow growing, delicate tree. Withstands cold Sydney nights reasonably well. Has produced flowers every year but only in winter and so the immature fruit drops off in the early years. But finally got a crop in 2017. Sweet fruit but not much flesh, large seed.

Fruiting Months November

Planted: 2010

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 40 Fruit Per Year

First Fruited: 7 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Autumn

Pollination: No

When I Fertilise: Yearly

Pest Control: No pests.

Jaboticaba Large Leaf (Seedling) ^9/10

Comments: -

The fruit is considerably larger than the small leaf jaboticaba. The skin is tougher. Fruit is very tasty provided it is fully ripe - soft when squeezed.

Planted: 2014

Height 2 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 2

First Fruited: 5 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: No

Jaboticaba (Seedling) ^9/10

Comments: -

Good looking tree. Fruited first time after 6 years and the fruit is very tasty. The fruit is ripe when it turns black and soft when squeezed between fingers. Produces a good crop every year triggered by good rainfall.

Planted: 2006

Height 3 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 2

Fruit Harvest: 0.5 kilograms per Year

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: No

Pest Control: Some crop lost to bush rats but putting up with this as the crop is very abundant.

Jaboticaba (Cutting) ^5/10

Comments: - Jaboticaba Planted on 06.09.219

Planted: 2019

Height 1 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Winter and Spring

Pest Control: NA

Comments

Growing Second Time IN FULL SUN, This is a Harsh Location, hopefully survive..

may2020 :- Took a bit of dun burn , but looks ok and new growth is coming up

13/03/2021- Not much growth in past 1 yr. to add demolition guys also damaged it little bit

Jaboticaba (Seedling) ^8/10

Comments: - Very interesting plant, cant wait for it to grow and fruit.

Planted: 2019

Height 30 Centimetres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Water Given in: Spring

Pest Control:

none needed so far

Jaboticaba

Comments: - Waiting for this yummy grape tree to fruit , 7 ft tall in the ground ,nice looking shrubby tree so far . 

Height 1.5 metres

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Jaboticaba (Seedling) ^8/10

Comments: -

have 2 in a pot for 1 year in shelter, planted out this year to get establisghed. hope it surves its first southern NSW cold winter.

Planted: 2018

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Jaboticaba Large Leaf

Jaboticaba (Seedling)

Comments: -

I would love it if it ever grew big, because the trees look so special. From Daleys Oct 2015. No growth when photo taken Jan 2017, but by Sep 2018 it has about doubled in size.

Planted: 2015

Height 0.2 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 2

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Cow

When I Fertilise: Spring

Organic Status:Organic

Comments

Jabos wanted their soil to be on the acidic side like the blueberries. I used azalea potting mix and fert and alternate it with dyna lifter to perk this turtle like movers a bit quicker. So far its working.

Jaboticaba ^7/10

Planted: 2002

Height 2 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

First Fruited: 7 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Organic Status:Organic

Jaboticaba (Seedling) ^6/10

Comments: - When it arrived from Daley's, ALL the leaves had burnt tips which was disappointing. We had had a heat wave so it was probably caused by this. I transferred it to a pot, blood and bone and 100% organic compost. Moved to my verandah. It received sunlight ~6hours, full sun ~2-3 hours. Daily watering. The weather turned, became extremely cold and eventually settled on ~40C again. During this time, the leaves seemed to get lighter in color but the burning didn't worsen. The plant didn't seem too happy and I was worried it would die. I moved it to ~2hours full sun (ie less) and I've noticed I have finally had 2 sets of new leaves, both a beautiful darker color and a softer texture. This plant also has shallow roots. I suspect it likes a lot of water and not much sun.

Planted: 2018

Height 0.5 metres

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Low Sun

Pest Control: Not needed yet

Comments

I've since repotted this to a larger size. It is now ~0.7m tall. I added organic cow manure and Powerfeed solution. It's also receiving ~4hours of full sun light which it tolerates well and isn't burning from.

Jaboticaba - Scarlet (Escarlate) (Seedling) ^8/10

Comments: - Purportedly earlier to fruit than the regular black jaboticaba and has dwarfing characteristic as well.

Planted: 2018

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 2

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Cross Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Dyna lifter, blood

Pest Control:

Garlic and chili pepper spray for grasshoppers and leafcutter bees.

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Comments

04-05-19 slow growth in Melbourne

Jaboticaba (Seedling) ^8/10

Comments: - Exotic, unique, different. It reminds me of a sun drenched far away place called Brazil where samba is the rule. Growing as an informal espalier at the moment making it even more unusual than the normal bushy multi-trunked jabo that I have seen at Daley's nursery at Kyogle.

Planted: 2017

Height 14 Inches

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 3

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Cross Pollination

Cross Pollinator Variety: jaboticaba scarlet

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Seasol, powerfeed, dyna lifter, azalea fert

When I Fertilise: Spring

Pest Control: Nyet

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Comments

Jabos like their soil and fert on the acidic side like the blueberries to keep their growth at a quicker pace interspersed with dyna lifter. Rain water is their favorite drink too.

16-11-17 Just repotted my Jabos into a slightly bigger container. They responded pretty quickly within days with new numerous gorgeous growth. My potting mix recipe ; azalea potting mix, perlite, pine bark, peat moss in equal proportion plus a sprinkling of azalea pert. Watered them with a weak solution of seasol. They are situated on the eastern side of the house about 1 meter away from the brick wall. They are expose to the morning sun from 7:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. avoiding the harsh afternoon sun. They are very happy looking brazilians indeed.

05-10-19 Growing vigorously again here again in Melbourne after application of Gyganic organic fertilizer last month. Probably 3 more years before i can see any of those spectacular flower.

Jaboticaba (Seedling) ^5/10

Planted: 2017

Height 24 Centimetres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Low Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: No

Jaboticaba

Jaboticaba ^9/10

Comments: -

I have an old tree and so impressed by the taste of fruit and harvest. I am planting seedlings all over my yard and calling it 'my vineyard' since they take so long to grow. They taste similiar to grapes or lychees but far better, in fact they are my ultimate favourite fruit. My parents have made their own wine from them.

Fruiting Months January, February, October

Planted: 1998

Height 5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Fruit Harvest: 30 kilograms per Year

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: No

When I Fertilise: Never

Question:

I have a few ideas and I am wondering if it is possible to speed up growth. Has anyone tried planting a few Jaboticaba's in one hole? Or perhaps pruning the bottom stems? Or fertilising with something in particular in springtime? I wonder if their native heritage gives any clues about how to possibly speed up growth.

Jaboticaba (Seedling) ^10/10

Comments: -

I picked this one up for a mere $30 when it was already 2m high, it has been identified as a Grimal. It is now planted in my front yard, the location is exposed to wind and gets plenty of sun.

Lost most leaves in winter, put them all back on in spring.

Flowered in autumn the following year, not a lot of flowers. Seems to flower after heavy rain, its flowering again nowin late autumn, hopefully it will set some fruit this time.

Planted: 2014

Height 2 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: chook poo

Organic Status:Organic

Comments

Wow, 2m for a new jabo! Did it fruit?

yes and then stopped growing.

Jaboticaba

Jaboticaba - Yellow (Seedling) ^8/10

Comments: -

The idea of fruit growing from the trunk intrigues me. Pretty tree. I had some iron deficiency after only 3 months (green veins, yellow leaves) so added chelates.

Sept 2013 Very slow grower however put out some new leaves even over winter. Responds very well to trace element application and regular water.

Planted: 2012

Height 50 Centimetres

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Fertiliser or Organics Used: compost, mature chicken manure

Pest Control:

None

Jaboticaba - Grafted (Grafted)

Planted: 2012

Height 80 Centimetres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Jaboticaba

Comments: - Sounds interesting! Can't wait to try fruit. Very cute and compact shrub. I will have to be patient as from what I hear they are a little slow growing.

Height 0.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Fertiliser or Organics Used: dynamic lifter, manure

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting and Spring

Organic Status:Organic

Jaboticaba - Yellow (Seedling)

Comments: -

slow - very slow - very very very slow

Planted: 127

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Jaboticaba Large Leaf ^9/10

Comments: - One of my favorite trees - hardy, aesthetic, compact, and delicous fruits.  The large leaf version tens to be less wind resistant than the small leaved version.

Fruiting Months February, March, April, November, December

Planted: 2007

Height 2 metres

Qty: 3

First Fruited: 3 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Winter

Pollination: No

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Compost, Worm castings, Dynamic Lifter

When I Fertilise: Yearly

Pest Control: None

Organic Status:Organic

Comments

SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PLANT/FRUIT TREE, SO AMAZING.

Hi Rich, Looks really nice. Would you consider selling a few pieces of scion wood from your already fruiting Jabos next time you prune the trees for me to graft onto my 2 year old? Here in cold Melbourne, this is taking even longer than average fruiting age. Thanks Pra

Jaboticaba ^5/10

Comments: - Wonderful fruit on a good looking tree

Planted: 2010

Height 70 Centimetres

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Summer

Pollination: No

Fertiliser or Organics Used: organic 5 in 1

When I Fertilise: Spring

Organic Status:Organic

Jaboticaba (Seedling)

Comments: -

The Name Jaboticaba comes from the Tupi language. Jabuti - meaning tortoise and caba - meaning place. The place of the tortoise.

I have my first few flowers in 2010 - followed by my first crop - 1 fruit

2011 - my first reasonable crop

Planted: 2006

Height 2 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

First Fruited: 5 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Summer

Pollination: Self Pollination