Seed Availability

Seeds are not available for the Marmelada. Please visit our seed store to view current selections. Seeds were last available in April 2014.

Description

Small erect tree, usually only to 10-15ft high. Shiny green leaves resemble those of the avocado tree.

Hardiness

Unknown.

Growing Environment

Unknown.

Propagation

By seeds.

Uses

Eaten fresh out of hand, or used to make jellies and sweets.

Native Range

Native to open fields in the Amazon River region, Brazil.

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