Eugenia Hirta is native to eastern Brazil’s wet tropical forests. It stays compact, usually topping out at three to four feet, and has soft, fuzzy leaves that make it stand out even when it’s not fruiting. The fruit itself is small, red to orange, with a fuzzy skin and a sweet, berry-like flavor that’s totally unique.
What makes this species so exciting is how well it does in pots. The guys over at FancyPlantsLA actually fruited it in a four-inch pot at only a year and a half old, which tells you everything you need to know about its potential. It’s perfect if you’re tight on space, working indoors, or gardening in a colder climate where you need to bring your plants in for the winter.
This is a collector’s plant, but it’s also accessible, with a manageable size, quick to fruit, and beautiful year-round. Whether you’re in New Orleans, New York, or Nebraska, Eugenia hirta is proof that you don’t need a big yard to grow something rare and rewarding.
These seeds were started on 8/7/24
Eugenia Hirta is native to eastern Brazil’s wet tropical forests. It stays compact, usually topping out at three to four feet, and has soft, fuzzy leaves that make it stand out even when it’s not fruiting. The fruit itself is small, red to orange, with a fuzzy skin and a sweet, berry-like flavor that’s totally unique.
What makes this species so exciting is how well it does in pots. The guys over at FancyPlantsLA actually fruited it in a four-inch pot at only a year and a half old, which tells you everything you need to know about its potential. It’s perfect if you’re tight on space, working indoors, or gardening in a colder climate where you need to bring your plants in for the winter.
This is a collector’s plant, but it’s also accessible, with a manageable size, quick to fruit, and beautiful year-round. Whether you’re in New Orleans, New York, or Nebraska, Eugenia hirta is proof that you don’t need a big yard to grow something rare and rewarding.
These seeds were started on 8/7/24
