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Tropical Fruit => Tropical Fruit Discussion => Topic started by: jb_fla on February 06, 2012, 05:25:37 AM

Title: Geoffroea striata and Campomanesia guazumifolia
Post by: jb_fla on February 06, 2012, 05:25:37 AM

Anyone growing either of these, or have any information on them?  I have a friend in Argentina that just sent me seeds of these plus some I know a little more about, like Myrcianthes pungens, Eugenia pyriformis, Eugenia speciosa.  Comments on any are welcome, thanks.

Title: Re: Geoffroea striata and Campomanesia guazumifolia
Post by: siafu on February 06, 2012, 01:53:02 PM

Hi,

I have Campomanesia guazumifolia.
The leaves are quite striking. Mine has bloomed but has yet to set fruit.
I find it easy to grow. It's not bothered by a little cold, taking close to freezing without an itch.

According to e-jardim.com, a Brazilian site, the fruits are tasty.

Title: Re: Geoffroea striata and Campomanesia guazumifolia
Post by: huertasurbanas on October 01, 2012, 09:01:30 PM

Hi, I am growing it too, I will be reporting at huertasurbanas.com

so, anyone else tasted it yet?

Cheers

Title: Re: Geoffroea striata and Campomanesia guazumifolia
Post by: fruitlovers on October 02, 2012, 02:48:59 AM

Quote from: jb_fla on February 06, 2012, 05:25:37 AM

Anyone growing either of these, or have any information on them?  I have a friend in Argentina that just sent me seeds of these plus some I know a little more about, like Myrcianthes pungens, Eugenia pyriformis, Eugenia speciosa.  Comments on any are welcome, thanks.

There was just another thread about Myrcianthens pungens. Do a search on the site. It's supposed to be very nice tasting. E. pyriformis there is a lot of variation, some very tart, others sweet and tart.