A frost-tender South American shrub with silvery-green foliage and showy red and white flowers, followed by edible green fruits with sweet, tropical flavor. Excellent for warm climates and containers.
Overview
Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
8–15′ tall × 8–15′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 8aZone 11b
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Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 11b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
early successional
Native Range
Southern Brazil, Paraguay, northern Argentina
Function & Care
ediblewildlife benefitpollinator nectaryhedgerow
Edible Parts
fruitflower
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
3 years
Propagation
seed, cutting
Notable Cultivars
'Mammoth' and 'Apollo' are among the most widely grown cultivars, valued for large fruit size and reliable production. 'Triumph' is a self-fertile variety that performs well as a single plant.
