Grumichama Tree
Grumichama Tree - 3 Gallon is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Fruit Tree Pot Size Reference Guide
Fruit Tree Pot Size Reference Guide
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We sell grafted fruit trees in various sizes, ranging from young 3-gallon plants all the way up to 25-gallon and larger, mature trees.
As a general rule of thumb, here’s what you can expect from each size:
3 gallon: Will take an average of 2-3 years before harvesting your first crop. Trees are small and may be just a single stem, or just starting to develop their first branches. Typical height is between 2-4 feet.
7 gallon: Will take an average of 1–2 years to produce a crop. Branching structure has started to develop, and trunks are between ½ to 1 inch thick. Typical height is between 3-6 feet.
15 gallon: You can usually expect fruit within a year of planting, and some trees are already fruiting at this size. Branch and canopy structure has taken shape and the tree is starting to grow wider. Trunks are between 1 to 1-½ inches thick. Typical height is 5-8 feet.
25 gallon and larger: These are mature trees, and most are ready to produce fruit or have already produced. They have been pruned and shaped multiple times at this point. Trunks are about 2” thick or larger. Typical height is 6-10 ft.
PLEASE NOTE: These descriptions are generalized - Some species of fruit trees are very quick to produce, and others take longer. For example, mulberry trees can start fruiting at a very young age, even as small as a 3 gallon. Mango, avocado, or sapodilla trees will take longer. Each species grows at a different rate and will take varying lengths of time to establish, and even different cultivars can be more precocious (quick to produce) than others.
Order Pick Up Info
Order Pick Up Info
When you select the “Nursery Pickup” option at checkout, please allow up to 24-48 hours for your order to be prepared for pickup. Once your order is ready for pickup, we will email you to let you know that it is ready. Plant orders may be held at the nursery for up to 10 days. If orders are not picked up within this time frame, a 15% restocking fee will be charged. If you are unable to pick up your order, please contact us to request a quote for delivery.
Responsibility of Care
Responsibility of Care
Return Policy
Return Policy
Inventory Disclaimer
Inventory Disclaimer
Every day, we take great care to maintain our inventory and make real-time updates as plants come and go. Because our inventory is constantly changing, and because in-store and online purchases are being made simultaneously, it is possible for a short window to occur when an item is physically sold out, but listed as in-stock on this platform. This is rare, but in the case that it does happen, we will contact you right away and either refund the item or offer an alternative. Thank you for your understanding!
Additionally, we add new plants to the nursery on a weekly, sometimes daily basis. Check back often to see what’s in stock, and click the “Notify me when this item is available” button to get updates when your wish-list items are restocked!
Grumichama Tree
Description
Description
Latin name - Eugenia brasiliensis
Grumichama is one of the most prominent members of a group of plants we call “Tropical Cherries”. Not related to the northern cherry, Grumichama and its relatives originate in the Amazon region of South America. The fruit is the size of a large blueberry, with similar flavor and texture, but slightly sweeter. Producing heavy crops in Spring and Summer, Grumichama is also a handsome ornamental plant and fits well into manicured landscapes and Food Forests alike.
For small spaces or shaded areas, Grumichama is a great fit. It’s compact, bushy, and slow-growing, capable of reaching 20 feet in height over time, but easily maintained around 8 ft or even shorter with routine trimming. Grumichama loves water and rich soil, but can withstand occasional dry periods without a fuss. The foliage is attractive, with new growth coming out shiny and scarlet red, maturing to a deep glossy green. Grumichama blooms in Spring, with showy white flowers all over the tree. Fun fact, the flowers smell like… bacon!
Shortly after blooming, fruit is formed, and takes about 7-8 weeks to mature. Mature Grumichama trees fruit prolifically, and often make a second or third crop, extending the fruiting period from Spring to mid-Summer. When ripening, the fruit changes color from green to red to deep purple, and is ready to be picked. Full of vitamin A, vitamin C, and antioxidants, we enjoy eating Grumichama cherries by the handful or added to yogurt, cereal, or fruit salad. They can also be cooked down into a delicious syrup just like blueberries, or dehydrated to preserve for later.
While many other fruit trees are a big commitment due to their size, Grumichama is a wonderful choice for those with limited space, or for container growing. Visually, Grumichama appears to belong in a standard ornamental landscape, allowing residents of even the strictest HOAs to grow fruit under the radar… Take that, fruit tree haters!
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Size: Easily kept 8’ tall x 6’ wide with pruning. If unpruned, up to 15-20 ft.
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Cold Hardy: 26 degrees
Harvest Season: Spring/Summer
Watering requirements: Loves water but can withstand occasional dry periods, grows best with irrigation.
Food Forest Layer: Canopy, Sub Canopy, Understory, Shrub
