Uvaia Tree (Eugenia pyriformis)
₹3,000.00 Regular Price
₹1,200.00Sale Price
Excluding Taxes
Scientific Name: Eugenia pyriformis — Uvaia, Brazilian Uvaia.
Native Home: Brazil, particularly the Atlantic Forest.
Height: 4–10 metres.
Lifespan: Several decades.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Not commonly harvested commercially; mainly valued for its fruit.
Harvesting: Yellow-orange fruits are hand-picked when ripe, as they bruise easily.
Age to Harvest: Around 3–5 years from planting, depending on growing conditions.
Products: Fresh fruit, juice, jams, jellies, and ice cream.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Traditionally grown and used in Brazil for its aromatic, tangy fruits.
Global Spread: Cultivated mainly in Brazil, with limited cultivation in other tropical and subtropical regions.
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