Eugenia sect. pisiformis var. ‘Maruim’ is a compact, ornamental shrub native to Brazil, growing to around 3 meters in height. The tree produces bright red fruits approximately 2 cm in size, with a thin, edible skin and tender, sweet flesh. The flavor is mild, aromatic, and free of astringency or bitterness, often compared to ripe strawberries, making these fruits perfect for fresh eating straight from the bush.
To be transparent, one collector in the United States who fruited Eugenia pisiformis did not enjoy the flavor. This Maruim variety is supposed to be similar in taste, but it is still worth trying, as those who have sampled it praised its sweet, fragrant fruits, manageable size, and ornamental appeal.
Seeds are sold in packs of one. They are shipped in humid vermiculite.
Eugenia sect. pisiformis var. ‘Maruim’ is a compact, ornamental shrub native to Brazil, growing to around 3 meters in height. The tree produces bright red fruits approximately 2 cm in size, with a thin, edible skin and tender, sweet flesh. The flavor is mild, aromatic, and free of astringency or bitterness, often compared to ripe strawberries, making these fruits perfect for fresh eating straight from the bush.
To be transparent, one collector in the United States who fruited Eugenia pisiformis did not enjoy the flavor. This Maruim variety is supposed to be similar in taste, but it is still worth trying, as those who have sampled it praised its sweet, fragrant fruits, manageable size, and ornamental appeal.
Seeds are sold in packs of one. They are shipped in humid vermiculite.
