Myrciaria vexator
McVaugh
Blue Grape, False Jaboticaba
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Description
Myrciaria vexator is an evergreen Tree growing to 10 m (32ft) by 8 m (26ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10 and is frost tender. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Edible Uses
Fruit. A delicious flavour. The plum-sized fruit has a thick skin.
Distribution
S. America - Venezuela; C. America - Panama and Costa Rica.
Where It Grows
SOUTHERN AMERICA: Panama, Venezuela (north),
Cultivation
This Jaboticaba relative is a slow growing, beautiful ornamental shrub that grows up to 6 ft. It bears a dark purple, almost bluish fruit with thin, sweet flesh surrounding one or two large seeds. Flowering Time: Blooms repeatedly. Bloom Color: White/Near White Inconspicuous/none. Spacing: 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m).
Propagation
Seed - Cuttings Side-veneer grafting
Other Uses
Other Uses None known
Synonyms
Also Known As
Blue Grape, False Jaboticaba.
