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Trunk Jaboticaba

Myrciaria trunciflora, Myrtaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerShade ProviderBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (fruiting)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 6.8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Prickly SesbanSesbania bispinosa
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection
Slender RattlepodCrotalaria ochroleuca
Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent
Silver VineActinidia polygama
Physical SupportShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Golden JaboticabaMyrciaria aureana

Jaboticaba species can share fruit flies and fungal pathogens specific to Myrciaria

Uses

Functions

Unique Fruit ProductionOrnamentalShade ProvisionWildlife Food

Edible Parts

FruitLeaves

Medicinal Uses

AntioxidantAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Trunk Jaboticaba grow in?

Trunk Jaboticaba grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Trunk Jaboticaba?

Good companions for Trunk Jaboticaba include Prickly Sesban, Slender Rattlepod, Silver Vine.

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