Plinia sp. “Veludo Negro” (Black Velvet Jaboticaba) is a rare and striking jaboticaba variety from the Myrtaceae family, native to the Jequitinhonha River region in Brazil. This small to medium-sized tree is highly ornamental and well-suited for container cultivation, making it perfect for home gardens, patios, or tropical collections. Its compact habit and cauliflorous fruiting habit—bearing fruit directly on the trunk and branches—make it both attractive and productive in limited spaces.
The fruits are sweet, juicy, and dark purple when fully ripe, with a distinctive velvety skin that gives the variety its name. Beyond its edible fruits, the tree produces new shoots and foliage that are black and velvety, creating a visually dramatic contrast with the glossy green leaves and dark fruit. Plants grown from seed typically begin fruiting within 4–5 years, and once established, the tree can produce multiple crops per year under favorable tropical or subtropical conditions. Its combination of unique aesthetics, exceptional fruit quality, and container adaptability makes Plinia sp. “Veludo Negro” a rare gem for collectors and tropical fruit enthusiasts alike.
Seeds are sold in packs of one. They are shipped in humid vermiculite.
Plinia sp. “Veludo Negro” (Black Velvet Jaboticaba) is a rare and striking jaboticaba variety from the Myrtaceae family, native to the Jequitinhonha River region in Brazil. This small to medium-sized tree is highly ornamental and well-suited for container cultivation, making it perfect for home gardens, patios, or tropical collections. Its compact habit and cauliflorous fruiting habit—bearing fruit directly on the trunk and branches—make it both attractive and productive in limited spaces.
The fruits are sweet, juicy, and dark purple when fully ripe, with a distinctive velvety skin that gives the variety its name. Beyond its edible fruits, the tree produces new shoots and foliage that are black and velvety, creating a visually dramatic contrast with the glossy green leaves and dark fruit. Plants grown from seed typically begin fruiting within 4–5 years, and once established, the tree can produce multiple crops per year under favorable tropical or subtropical conditions. Its combination of unique aesthetics, exceptional fruit quality, and container adaptability makes Plinia sp. “Veludo Negro” a rare gem for collectors and tropical fruit enthusiasts alike.
Seeds are sold in packs of one. They are shipped in humid vermiculite.
