Fruit of Grumichama eugenia
The Grumichama is valued almost as much for its aesthetic elegance as it is for its sweet, cherry like fruits.
In its native Brazilian habitat, Grumichama are sometimes seen as a large tree reaching heights of up to 15 metres, however in most Australian home orchards it grows more slowly. Most plants will only become a small, bushy tree to about 6 metres high. This tree can easily be trimmed and kept at a much lower height of 3m.
It is a very beautiful tree with glossy, deep green leaves, small white flowers, and reddish young growth. Only four or five weeks after flowering the round, purple-black fruits are ready to harvest. The flesh of the Grumichama is soft, melting, and sweet like a cherry. The thin, delicate skin is also edible.
The fruits can be eaten directly off the tree, turned into jam or my personal favourite wine!
Its wood is sometimes used in carpentry, woodworking and turnery.
Can be planted in full sun and doesn't mind low temperatures. Fertilise with Organic Link every three months.