Grumichuma Black at LCG (photo credit: Graham Bond)
Grumichama Black
Eugenia brasiliensis
Myrtaceae family
There are more than 30 species with edible fruit in the genus Eugenia, including Pitanga, Cherry of the Rio Grande and Pitomba.
The Grumichama is eaten fresh, but can be made into jellies, jam, and ice cream. The fruit turns from green to red, then black, as it matures. The fruit can be stored in the fridge or frozen.
Its slow growth and low rate of dispersal make it rare.
Indigenous to coastal areas of southeast Brazil.
Tree Maintenance
Pruning
Eugenia brasiliensis
Myrtaceae family
There are more than 30 species with edible fruit in the genus Eugenia, including Pitanga, Cherry of the Rio Grande and Pitomba.
The Grumichama is eaten fresh, but can be made into jellies, jam, and ice cream. The fruit turns from green to red, then black, as it matures. The fruit can be stored in the fridge or frozen.
Its slow growth and low rate of dispersal make it rare.
Indigenous to coastal areas of southeast Brazil.
Tree Maintenance
Pruning
- Prune immediately after harvest as needed, to keep to size.
- Fruit yield may be decreased if pruning is too vigorous.
- Remove any dead wood.
- The tree has a fairly shallow root system, so will require watering during very dry periods.
- Spring (early): liquid seaweed, poultry manure.
- Summer: compost around drip line.
- Autumn: liquid seaweed, sulphate of potash.
Grumichama Black at LCG December 2024 (photo credit: Jacqui Lachmann)
Grumichama Black at LCG August 2022 (photo credit: Graham Bond)
