Heisteria acuminata (Sombrerito)

Heisteria acuminata (Sombrerito) orange fruit with green center close up on a branch
Heisteria acuminata (Sombrerito) with small orange structures supporting rounded green fruit on thin stems

Botanical names: Heisteria acuminata, Heisteria pallida

Common name: Sombrerito

Family: Olacaceae

Origin: Brazil

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large bush or small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
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Heisteria acuminata (Sombrerito) red orange fruit with small green tops, close up plant branch view.
Heisteria acuminata (Sombrerito) orange red fruit attached to a green stem with smooth oval leaves.
Heisteria acuminata (Sombrerito) orange fruit with green center, close up of plant branch.
Heisteria acuminata (Sombrerito) orange fruit with green centers on narrow dark green leaves.


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