๐ฟ Grumichama (Eugenia brasiliensis) - The Tantalizing Taste of the Tropics ๐
๐ Key Highlights:
- Size of the Plant: Ships in our economy 4-inch pot
- Growing Zones: Perfect for hardiness zones 9b-10
- Growth Habits: Robust evergreen with a mature height of 15'-20'
๐ Flavor Profile & Texture:
- Taste: Grumichama's flesh offers an explosion of sweetness, reminiscent of cherries, with subtle undertones of tropical fruits.
- Texture of the Flesh: Soft, juicy, and succulent โ it's a delightful burst of moisture as you bite in.
- Skin: The skin of the Grumichama is relatively thin but packs a punch of flavor. While some might detect a hint of tartness or resin, others may find it adding a balanced complexity to the sweetness of the flesh. Its dark color contrasts beautifully with the vibrant flesh inside, making it a visual and gastronomic treat.
๐ด Culinary Uses & Applications:
- Delicious when eaten fresh
- Excellent when frozen, making it an all-year-round treat
- Great for making jams, jellies, and desserts
๐ Fruiting Habits:
The Grumichama tree, despite its tropical origins, surprisingly appreciates a touch of cooler weather for fruit production. Here's a more specific breakdown:
- Ideal Fruiting Conditions: The tree tends to produce a more bountiful harvest when exposed to cooler, but not freezing, temperatures during the winter months. These cooler spells shouldn't be confused with extreme cold, as Grumichama remains a subtropical fruit.
- Growing Zones: While it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9b-10, the slight dip in temperatures during winter within these zones - without reaching freezing conditions - seems to stimulate better fruiting.
- Fruit Ripening: The fruit ripens quickly, indicating that once you see them turning their deep shade, it's almost time to pick and enjoy.
- Tip for Maximum Yield: While Grumichama appreciates the cooler winter days, it is essential to ensure it remains protected from any frosts or temperatures that plunge too low, which could be detrimental to the tree.
Note: Always ensure to cross-check and refer to local agricultural guidance when deciding on planting, to guarantee the best results for fruiting and growth.
๐ Industry Uses & Applications:
- Widely sought after for its ornamental value in landscaping
- The tree's wood is sometimes utilized for specific purposes in local industries
๐ History & Origins:
Grumichama, or Eugenia brasiliensis, is a tropical gem that has its roots deep in the heart of Brazil. This tropical fruit tree hails from the vast rainforests and sub-tropical regions of Brazil. Over time, due to its enchanting flavor profile and ornamental beauty, it gained traction among horticulturists and fruit enthusiasts. The indigenous communities of Brazil have long cherished the Grumichama for its delightful taste and potential health benefits. As trade routes expanded and global exploration grew, this unique fruit found its way to different parts of the world, captivating taste buds and garden enthusiasts alike.
โจ Plant Appeal:
- Leaf Pattern & Description: Glossy, evergreen leaves that dazzle under sunlight
- Trunk Overview: Sturdy, making it a resilient addition to gardens
- Defining Characteristics: Adorns white flowers, adding a touch of elegance to your space
๐จ Ornamental Implementation:
- Can be pruned into a tight hedge or allowed to flourish as a standalone tree
- Ideal for creating a tropical ambiance in any garden or yard
๐ฟ Planting & Care:
- Where to Plant: In deep, fertile, sandy loam soil
- Light Requirements: Thrives in sun to part shade conditions
- How to Plant: Ensure a deep hole, twice the size of the pot, and water generously post planting
- Ongoing Care: Requires minimal care once established; regular pruning enhances its ornamental value
๐ Indoor Plant Enthusiasts:
- Grumichama is best suited for outdoor conditions, although, with the right care, it might be adapted indoors. Ensure adequate sunlight and consistent watering.
๐ฉโ๐พ Ideal For:
- Fruit enthusiasts looking for exotic flavors
- Gardeners aiming for an ornamental and functional addition
โ Not Ideal For:
- Those in extremely cold climates beyond the hardiness zones 9b-10
- Individuals seeking a low-height plant
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*Please be advised that our online store selections are NOT available for pickup at our retail location in Spring Hill, Florida.
Inventory for our online store is located at a separate facility and are priced and handled exclusively for packaging & shipping.
Click here to learn more about our Spring Hill, FL retail nursery location, including countless more nursery selections ready for pickup - larger sizes and wider variety of plants not suitable for nationwide delivery.
1. Shipping Stress: Transportation can be stressful for plants, particularly when they spend several days in a confined, dark environment. It’s common for plants to experience leaf drop during this period. Rest assured, most plants typically recover quickly and thrive with minimal aftercare. However, some may need extra attention, love, and care, requiring appropriate watering and exposure to gentle light post-unboxing.
2. Potential Physical Damage: Despite our dedicated efforts to ensure that your plants are securely packaged, they may incur damage during shipping and handling by UPS. Rest assured, our shipping team is committed to packing your selections with utmost care and precision to minimize any potential harm.
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For significant box damage, please reach out to UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.
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For minor damages, such as a broken branch or stem, we advise allowing the plant time to recover and regenerate with proper care and attention.
3. Long-Distance Shipping Considerations: Orders shipped over long distances, particularly to the western US, may take 3 - 5 business days to arrive due to various factors, including agricultural inspections in Arizona, California, and Texas. Such extended transit times can be particularly challenging for tender, young plants, affecting their quality due to prolonged confinement.
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We take additional measures during packaging to facilitate a swift recovery of the plants upon unboxing.
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Initial extra care and attention might be required over the first few weeks post-transport.
For further guidance, kindly review our detailed policies on returns and refunds, as well as our comprehensive plant care guide. We appreciate your understanding and patience in nurturing your new plants.
๐ฟ Important Shipping Information
Please take a moment to review our shipping protocols designed to ensure your plants arrive in optimal condition.
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Countdown Clock: At the top of our online store, you'll notice a countdown clock. This tool helps communicate our weekly shipping schedule, providing clarity on when you can expect your orders to be dispatched.
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Shipping Schedule: Our nursery, located in the heart of Central Florida, ships orders once weekly, every Monday. This is a strategic decision to prevent packages from being stationary over the weekends, ensuring that our plants travel as swiftly as possible across the country, even reaching as far as California.
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Shipping Method: At present, we offer ground shipping rates to meet various needs while maintaining the well-being of our plants during transit.
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Our Dedicated Team: We are a boutique nursery with a passionate team. Our members wear many hats, contributing to shipping, nursery operations, and engaging in valuable local projects. As we blossom and expand, rest assured that enhancing and streamlining our processes remains a priority to serve you better
Terms and Conditions for Purchasing Live Plants
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1. Understanding of Shipping Stress
By purchasing live plants from our store, the customer acknowledges that transportation can be stressful for plants. It is common for plants to undergo leaf drop or experience other temporary issues during shipping. However, it is understood that most plants recover quickly with adequate care and attention post-shipping.
2. Awareness of Potential Physical Damage
Customers acknowledge that despite our best efforts in packaging, there may be occurrences of damage during shipping and handling. For substantial damages to the package, customers agree to contact UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.
3. Acknowledgement of Long-Distance Shipping Considerations
Customers recognize that shipments, especially those directed to the western US, may be subjected to longer shipping durations of 3-5 business days. Customers agree to provide necessary care to the plants, recognizing that the quality of the plants may be affected due to prolonged shipping times.
4. Agreement with Shipping Information and Schedule
Customers, by making a purchase, have reviewed and agreed upon our shipping protocols and schedules. They acknowledge the presence of a countdown clock on the website and our once-weekly shipping policy every Monday, recognizing the rationale behind avoiding weekend layovers for the plants.
5.Extreme Weather Conditions
Customers acknowledge that our store is not responsible for damage or loss of live plants due to extreme weather conditions during transit and delivery. This includes exposure to cold or freezing temperatures during the winter months and extreme heat during the summer. We provide tracking information when orders are processed every Monday to ensure customers are aware of the delivery schedule. It is the customer's responsibility to prevent packages from being left outside in conditions that may cause damage. Our store does not accept responsibility for any adverse effects caused by weather conditions beyond our control.
6. No Refund Policy
Customers agree that refunds are only processed under exceptional circumstances. Our store will not be held responsible for poor plant choices relative to location suitability, extreme conditions during and/or post-shipment, and improper post-purchase plant care.
7. Responsibility of Care
Upon purchase, customers agree to assume full responsibility for the ongoing care of the plants. This includes, but is not limited to, appropriate watering, exposure to suitable light, and adherence to specific care instructions pertinent to each plant type.
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