Guabiroba-orange Live Plant (Campomanesia xanthocarpa)

A semi-deciduous tree with a crown that is tall, dense, and pyramid-shaped, the gabiroba grows to a height of 4 to 15 metres. Native to practically all of the forest formations in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Mato Grosso do Sul as well as Rio Grande do Sul. Within the plant’s native habitat, where it is collected from the wild as well as grown in backyard gardens and orchards, the edible fruits are highly valued. Raw fruits are consumed, The round, juicy, firm, and sweet-tasting fruits with yellow or orange skins

Common Name: Guabiroba-orange, Guabiroba, Guabirova, Guariba

Botanical Name: Campomanesia xanthocarpa

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 3 to 4 Years

Maintenance Required: Moderate