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Eugenia luschnathiana, Phyllocalyx luschnathianus Family: Myrtaceae Pitomba Origin: Brazil Highly ornamental Eugenia. Slow growing bush or tree to 20-25ft. An excellent ornamental plant. The pitomba produces bright orange-yellow fruit with soft, melting, juicy flesh with a highly aromatic slightly acid flavour. Fruit is cherry-like, apricot colored round to pear shaped. It is a rich fruit in vitamin C. Soft melting sweet to tart, aromatic. They are good eaten fresh or made into jelly and preserves. Taste comparable to an apricot. Very slow growing, hence suitable as a dwarf fruit tree. The pitomba is somewhat hardy and can survive frosts. Season: May - July. Sometimes light Fall crop. Read more about this fruit tree. Link to this plant: http://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/eugenia_luschnathiana.htm