PatternBasePitanga
Eugenia pitanga, Myrtaceae
Zones
9–11
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate
Guild Roles
ProducerPollinator AttractorPest ConfuserBeneficial Insect Habitat
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)
Water
Moderate (established)High (fruiting)
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Uses
Functions
Fruit ProductionHedgeWildlife HabitatAromatic
Edible Parts
Fruit
Medicinal Uses
DigestiveAnti-Inflammatory
Common Questions
What zones does Pitanga grow in?
Pitanga grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.
What are good companion plants for Pitanga?
Good companions for Pitanga include Yellow Jaboticaba, Golden Spoon, Mundu.
Design guilds with Pitanga and see companion relationships visually.
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