Name of Grower:

Nate Blackmore

Zone/Climate/Location:

9b, Coastal Influence Mediterranean Climate, Santa Cruz, California

Genus:

Eugenia

species:

zuccarinii

Common Name:

Guapi-nhem Acu

Variety or Seedling Provenance:

Joe's Farm, Hawaii

Cold Hardiness & Winter Damage:

Survived temperatures to low 30's in a hoop house as a ~1 year old seedling

Sun Exposure:

Filtered Light

Growth Rate:

Moderate rate, still in 1g

Size of Plant:

~1' on about 10 or so plants

Time to Maturity (Time to Flowering and Fruiting):

Unknown

Size at Maturity:

Unknown

Fruit Size:

Similar seed to flesh ratio as CORG

Fruit Production (Quality, Quantity, etc.):

Delicious flavor, floral and similar to Eugenia florida in terms of flavor. Seems productive in Hawaii but not sure about in Santa Cruz, CA

Notes on Fruit Harvest, Handling, Storage, Market Potential:

Unknown

Flowering/Fruiting Period (List specific months if possible):

Unknown

Cultural Practice:

Potted

Notes:

Still young plants but have cold tolerance which is always encouraging with new Eugenia species.