Buy Grumichama Trees in Western Australia (Eugenia brasiliensis)

Grumichama is a slow-growing Brazilian rainforest tree from the Myrtaceae family that produces small, cherry-like fruit with a sweet, mild flavour. It is one of the lesser-known members of the Eugenia genus but has a devoted following among tropical fruit enthusiasts in Australia. Tracked varieties include Black and Orange forms. The black form is the more common type, producing dark purple-black fruit with purple flesh. The orange form is rarer, with distinctive orange-yellow fruit that has a slightly different flavour profile. Both types grow best in tropical to subtropical climates: coastal Queensland, northern NSW, and sheltered positions in the NT. Trees prefer rich, moist, free-draining soil and will tolerate partial shade, though they fruit better with more sun. Grumichama is sensitive to frost and cold winds. It is a slow starter, often taking 4-6 years to produce meaningful harvests from seedling, though grafted trees may fruit earlier. Fruit ripens in short flushes from November to February. The fruit bruises easily and has a short shelf life, making it primarily a backyard crop. In WA, grumichama can be grown in sheltered warm gardens in the south and more freely in the north. No specific quarantine restrictions apply, but check current biosecurity advice before moving plant material.