Pitanga-Jambo Fruit Plant (Eugenia Repanda) Plant type:Seedling Plant Although not widely appreciated

Although not widely appreciated

this tree provides both aesthetic beauty and exceptional flavor

it lacks the apple's aroma and solidity

These trees are resistant to many pests and diseases

with a pleasant

Pitanga-Jambo Fruit Plant (Eugenia Repanda) Plant type:Seedling Plant Although not widely appreciatedCommon Name: Pitanga Jambo Botanical Name: Eugenia repanda General Information: Native to S. America, including Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and southern and eastern Brazil. Eugenia Repanda is an evergreen shrub or tree that can grow up to 5 m tall. The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as a food source and for wood. The yellow red, subglobose fruit can be up to 10mm in diameter. The sweet fleshy fruits are normally eaten raw or