The Tropical Fruit Forum

This summer I spent some time searching for some of my favorite annonas... The famous Illama from Guatemala. The seeds were treated and had very fast germination with the white and Pink seeds... The red flesh annona are much slower to germinate. These are now in 4x4x6 sapling pots and well established. I have taste reviews of the actual fruit.

www.hapajoesnursery.com

Blanca White Annona Macrophyllata Illama Pajapita, Guatemala
https://hapajoesnursery.com/products/copy-of-1-2-gallon-rosada-pink-annona-macrophyllata-illama-pajapita-guatemala
https://youtu.be/p1puFjLWT0Q?si=ul97_kO27Uw_qwUf

Rosada Pink Annona Macrophyllata Illama Pajapita, Guatemala
https://hapajoesnursery.com/products/copy-of-annona-macrophyllata-illama-blanca-from-el-paredon-guatemala
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCIZiKZ6PkQ&lc=UgwU3Fvxxiz44MFsvcF4AaABAg

This week I have some interesting new additions and final offerings.

Last one: Large well established A.  Salzmannii "Bahia Gigante" Beach SugarApple
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334996870262?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=PSw0WcFNQqK&sssrc=2051273&ssuid=PSw0WcFNQqK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Plinia rara from Hapa Joes Bahia Expedition, Ultra rare endemic Plinia w/video!

Just watch the video for all the info you need to know.
https://youtu.be/Zn0jjrRN8NQ
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334996897146?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=PSw0WcFNQqK&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=PSw0WcFNQqK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Elaeagnus latifolia, from the orchard of Helton Josue, cold hardy!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334996866204?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=PSw0WcFNQqK&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=PSw0WcFNQqK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Pouteria torta var Pilosa (H. Josue Orchard) cold hardy Abiu!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/334999568252?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=PSw0WcFNQqK&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=PSw0WcFNQqK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Hapa Joe Favorite's Duguetia stenantha "Mano de Tigre" rare from the Amazon
/https://www.ebay.com/itm/334999576669?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=PSw0WcFNQqK&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=PSw0WcFNQqK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Meiogyne cylindrocarpa "Fingersop/Bush Apricot" or "PaiPai"
Ornamental Eugenia caipora "Spicy Loquat" from our Maranhao expedition
Pouteria pachycalyx "Bapeba" rare, endangered and ornamental from Brazil
Hapa Joes favorite palm fruit... Butia odorata from Brazil Southern Jelly Palm
Annona neoinsignis "ARATICUM CORTIÇA"
Annona Mucosa "Biriba" Iquitos Lemon Meringue Pie
Eugenia sellowiana "Sweet Grape of the Cerrado"
Annona hypoglauca: Amazon rare seedling
Talisia esculenta "Pitomba"
Pouteria sp "Pitomba de Leche " Condensed milk Pouteria
Plinia clausa "Anihuayo" Amazon Jaboticaba ornamental with delicious fruit.
Hymenaea sp. "Jatai" Superfood from the Amazon
Artocarpus Odoratissimus, Marang is a large sweet pear, pineapple Jackfruit.
Pouteria macrophylla "Cutite"Banana Laffy Taffy Fruit
Campomanesia lineatfiolia "Pallilo"

Hapa Joes weekly ebay listing. Some larger saplings offered this week.
You can goto
https://www.ebay.com/usr/hapajoesgreenworld?_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2559 And FOLLOW to get the drop

Large Annona SugarLata "Saramuyo" sugar apple cross with reticulata
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334990251794

Large Duguetia lanceolata "Pindaiba" Yearling, Top 3 tasting Duguetia.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334990255567

Large fast growing Pouteria sp Maco from the Amazon, Video of trees and fruit.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334990262956

Pouteria macrophylla "Cutite"Banana Laffy Taffy Fruit
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334990343113

Annona neoinsignis "ARATICUM CORTIÇA"
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334990341207

Dwarf and ornamental fruit tree from the Amazon: Clavija elliptica
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334990330900

Eugenia sp. “Amarillo de Bahia Caatinga”
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334990326075

Syagrus oleracea Gueroba Local name:GuarirobaCold Hardy Palm
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334990321851

World's strangest Artocarpus Prainea Limpato seedling
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334990319582

EUGENIA VILLAENOVAE GRUMIXAMA-CA-Á-ÇÚ Last one
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334990275433

Inga subnuda... rightfully named....extremely limited from Bahia, Brazil
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334990281381

Mouriri pusa "Puca Preto" seedling. Jaboticaba of the Cerrado
Annona Mucosa "Biriba" Iquitos Lemon Meringue Pie
Annona ubatubensis, also known as Aratimoia
Gustavia augusta / sacha-chopé  "heaven lotus"
Best tasting Cacao Fruit Theobroma subincanum, also known as Cupui,
Pouteria gardneri "Sapotinha" Very sweet edible skin fruits in 3 years!
Artocarpus Odoratissimus, Marang is a large sweet pear, pineapple Jackfruit.
Annona hypoglauca: Amazon rare seedling

Plinia sp. Grimal , "Peluda de Alagoas" Jaboticaba from Brazil, Easy to grow.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334972219771?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=PSw0WcFNQqK&sssrc=2051273&ssuid=PSw0WcFNQqK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Last one. Dwarf and Cold Hardy! Eugenia zuccarini "Guapinhêm-Açù" 
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334972197016?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=PSw0WcFNQqK&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=PSw0WcFNQqK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Gustavia augusta / sacha-chopé  "heaven lotus"
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334972196507?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=PSw0WcFNQqK&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=PSw0WcFNQqK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Inga subnuda... rightfully named....extremely limited from Bahia, Brazil
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334972195914?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=PSw0WcFNQqK&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=PSw0WcFNQqK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Stelechocarpus burahol, kepel fruit,  rare annona from Indonesia
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334969617965?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=PSw0WcFNQqK&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=PSw0WcFNQqK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Eugenia dichroma new species from Helton. Josue. 
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334969605064?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=PSw0WcFNQqK&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=PSw0WcFNQqK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Spondia mombin. “Ciruelo”
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334969570202?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=PSw0WcFNQqK&sssrc=2051273&ssuid=PSw0WcFNQqK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Xylopia aromatica Maranhao monkey black pepper
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334969546683?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=PSw0WcFNQqK&sssrc=2051273&ssuid=PSw0WcFNQqK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

I do alot of private collector sales and eBay but have some rare annona that are ready to be shipped from seedling grow room.

www.hapajoesnursery.com

Annona Salzmanni Bahia Giagante very fast grower, already had to up pot to half gallon and looks like it will need another up pot soon.
Annona neolaurifolia
Annona sp Folha Grande
Annona neoinsignis
Annona hypoglauca
Annona mucosa Iquitos Giant
Annona spinescens
Annona ubatubensis from Helton Josue orchard
Duguetia spixiana year old half gallon sapling
Duguetia lanceolata "Pindaiba" cold tolerant

I also have some 5, 7 gallon multigraft atemoya cherimoya trees that are almost ready. Priestly, el bumpo, Lisa, Libby, Ong Special Bumpy, ruby Ong and various combinations for local SoCal Pickup.

Ultra limited: Annona Salzmannii "Bahia Gigante" Beach Sugar Apple
The tastiest of the wild annonas, and a species that I have been chasing for a while. This is a single tree sourced from private property in the state of Bahia Brazil. Previous attempts to germinate were unsuccessful. These are very healthy 1/2 gallon pot grown and limited. This is #2 of 3, I am auctioning and the rest I am growing out for my own collection. I have other variations germinating but this is the famed Gigante.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334955557347

Newly scientifically named 2 year old Myrciaria caerulescens! Previously known as Myrciaria sp Roxa The blue guac or guaquica one gallon.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334955571751

Mouriri pusa "Puca Preto" Cerrado Jaboticaba
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334955546730

Dwarf Psidium firmum from Brazil.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334955545740

Pouteria lucuma "Lima de Seda" Limited release from Peru. Video taste review from Peru on Youtube
Hapa Joe taste review from Lima.

https://youtu.be/ieQT7S0VneU
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334955188823

Campomanesia xanthocarpa "Gaibiroba Boliviana”
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334955559163

Chrysophyllum rufum: Sweet grape sapote
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334955561204

Plinia clausa "Anihuayo" Amazon Jaboticaba ornamental with delicious fruit.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334955562729

Dwarf and Cold Hardy! Eugenia zuccarini "Guapinhêm-Açù"
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334955564385

Annona spinescens "Bahia" the sweet pumpkin annona.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334955573919

Hapa Joe is going on expedition and I have time for one more auction. Happy Bidding.

For a list of all this weeks offerings
https://www.ebay.com/usr/hapajoesgreenworld

Inga spectalabis var. Amazonas Giant
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334902181439

Plinia cauliflora Fangia Family Jaboticaba select
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334902186248

Campomanesia xanthocarpa "Gaibiroba Boliviana”
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334902189482

Campomanesia xanthocarpa "Gaibiroba Boliviana”
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334902191016

Talisia esculenta “Pitomba"
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334902191016

Nephelium mutabile var. Bali Yellow
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334902193442

Nephelium mutabile var. Bali Red
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334902194896

Pouteria Caimito "Abiu" seedling: Emperor's fruit rare from the Amazon
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334902177417

Pouteria gardneri "Sapotinha" Very sweet edible skin.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334902210282

Gustavia augusta / sacha-chopé  "heaven lotus"
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334902220016

Protium bahianum new species from Brazil. Extremely rare.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334902222192

Cupuaçu (Theobroma grandiflorum), also known as cupuassu
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334902223273

Eugenia sp. "Chapada Diamantina"
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334902224495


Chameleon Dragon Fruit- Hylocereus undatus hybrid
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334904502391?hash=item4df9dd2877:g:7Y0AAOSwawBkgjzv

Desert king fully rooted Dragon Fruit cactus
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334904491843?hash=item4df9dcff43:g:RwQAAOSwTFhkgjop

Sin espinas THORNLESS dragon self fertile red flesh
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334904485550?hash=item4df9dce6ae:g:GdMAAOSw8UNkgjmw

Shayna – H. guatemalensis X H. undatus Dragon Fruit Self fertile cactus
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334904479359?hash=item4df9dcce7f:g:J28AAOSw8gdkgjig

Ohana Express, highly sought cultivar. Fully rooted H. polyrhizus X S. megalanth
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334904494777?hash=item4df9dd0ab9:g:HRAAAOSw8UNkgjsg

Beautiful collectors Chimera Dragon fruit cactus
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334904506716?hash=item4df9dd395c:g:CfwAAOSwaK1kgj1S

Hapa Joe new promotion... Free homemade Annona Crassiflora fruit roll up for the next 25 orders made on etsy. Ever wanted to taste Annona crassiflora, we used a dehydrating machine to make pure Annona crassiflora "Marolo" fruit roll up as a thank you for all the support. These are not for sale but possibly in the near future. One roll up per seedling order made from my etsy shop.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/HapaJoesNursery?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1227533278



New seedlings
Talisia esculenta "Pitomba" from Maranhao, Brazil. Very fast grower.
https://www.etsy.com/HapaJoesNursery/listing/1475840536/talisia-esculenta-pitomba-rare-tropical?utm_source=Copy&utm_medium=ListingManager&utm_campaign=Share&utm_term=so.lmsm&share_time=1685049521786

Pouteria caimito Amazonas Abiu form Iquitos, Peru
https://www.etsy.com/HapaJoesNursery/listing/1475848060/pouteria-caimito-amazonas-abiu?utm_source=Copy&utm_medium=ListingManager&utm_campaign=Share&utm_term=so.lmsm&share_time=1685049271381

Yellow Pulasan: nephelium-mutabile-var-bali-yellow
https://www.etsy.com/HapaJoesNursery/listing/1475843684/nephelium-mutabile-var-bali-yellow?utm_source=Copy&utm_medium=ListingManager&utm_campaign=Share&utm_term=so.lmsm&share_time=1685049338747

Red Pulasan: nephelium-mutabile-var-bali-red
https://www.etsy.com/HapaJoesNursery/listing/1475842940/nephelium-mutabile-var-bali-red?utm_source=Copy&utm_medium=ListingManager&utm_campaign=Share&utm_term=so.lmsm&share_time=1685049436239

Artocarpus sericarpus, pedalai
https://www.etsy.com/HapaJoesNursery/listing/1489828765/artocarpus-sericarpus-pedalai?utm_source=Copy&utm_medium=ListingManager&utm_campaign=Share&utm_term=so.lmsm&share_time=1685049701100

Matisia cordata "Chupa Chupa Zapote"
https://www.etsy.com/HapaJoesNursery/listing/1465963074/chupa-chupa-zapote-matisa-cordata?utm_source=Copy&utm_medium=ListingManager&utm_campaign=Share&utm_term=so.lmsm&share_time=1685049746184

Hello fellow fruit addicts, I have some seedlings available in the nursery. Shipping to all 50 states is included. I will be dropping new seedlings daily so favorite my shop to get the drop!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/HapaJoesNursery?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1227533278


Inga cabelo "Fuzzy Ice Cream Bean" possible dwarf to small tree
The fruits are delicious and very refreshing for in natura consumption, especially if they are left in the fridge for a few hours. The tree is ornamental and great for decorating small gardens. The flowers are of excellent quality in nectar and pollen production, and therefore very suitable for beekeepers. Fruits are firm and because fruit flies are horny, they do not attack, a quality that gives great potential for marketing fruits in nature. By the small size this species can be successfully cultivated in urban arborization. Sold Out

Pouteria gardneri "Sapotinha" Very sweet edible skin.
Sapotinha, also known as Pouteria Gardneri, is a scarce fruit belonging to the Sapotaceae family, and it is indigenous to Paraguay, Southern, Eastern, and Northern Brazil, and Bolivia. This fruit thrives in both full sun and dappled shade and is commonly found in the wild, growing on well-drained clay soils and moderately fertile soils. The fruit is typically harvested from the wild and consumed locally. It contains a single seed enveloped in a very sweet, juicy pulp similar to jaboticaba. The skin is edible!

Inga spectalabis var. Amazonas Giant

Pouteria ramiflora “Curriola"
Pouteria ramiflora is a species of Pouteria, originating from the state of Acre. It bears fruit twice a year and is highly tolerant of cold temperatures. The mother plant from which we collected seeds was able to withstand temperatures as low as -2°C without any harm.

Some have described as the taste as a blend between an Abiu (Pouteria cainito) and an Avocado.

Campomanesia xanthocarpa "Gaibiroba Boliviana”
Gabiroba is a semi-deciduous tree with a tall, dense, pyramid-shaped crown, ranging in height from 4 - 15 metres. Native from Minas Gerais and Mato Grosso do Sul to Rio Grande do Sul in almost all forest formations of those regions. The edible fruits are greatly appreciated within the plant's native range, where it is gathered from the wild and also cultivated in home gardens and orchards.Fruits are eaten raw, The round yellow or orange fruits  with juicy, firm and sweet-tasting pulp



Plinia sp Grimal
Fruits at 5-10 years old, mature trees are freeze tolerant to the low 20's, one of the top 100 most delicious fruits on the planet.  Taste is similar to Sabara Jaboticaba (see above) but larger fruit (up to 4cm), thicker skin with a longer hold period (3+ days unrefrigerated) after harvest, firmer flesh, and a more mild but satisfying flavor that you can eat pounds of per sitting.  60%+ pulp by weight, produces at 5-10 years old and bears a few times per year after 2-5 years of fruiting if kept irrigated and fertilized.  Germination rates of 80%+ will continue well past 3 months from harvest.  Needs daily watering and pH <7.5 either by water, soil, or amendments.  Perfect for container culture.

Annona reticulata Brazilian Raspberry Cheescake
From a famous Brazilian Youtube Grower, one of my favorite annonas.

Plinia cauliflora Fangia Select

Annona spinescens ARATICUM-ATÍ proven frost hardy

Campomanesia lineatfiolia “Pallilo"

Protium heptaphyllum “Breu"

Eugenia punicifolia Brazilian - Frost Hardy "Beach Cherry”

Eugenia acutata

Eugenia francavilleana "GUAMIRIM FOLHA GRANDE"

Duguetia spixiana Amazon amazingly rare species.

Duguetia lanceolata seedling, proven frost hardy amazingly rare species.

INGA VULPINA Dwarf Brazilian Pink flowers from the orchard of Helton Josue

Eugenia sp "El Choco reserve" Sold Out

Duguetia lanceolata seedling, proven frost hardy amazingly rare species.

Brosimum gaudichaudii .... Brazilian natural sweet chewing gum

Pouteria sp Pernambuco

Hello fellow fruit addicts. I am back from my latest adventure and have some seeds to offer. I will have a second drop releasing more seeds next week. If you want to follow along with my adventures, then I have some youtube videos that will show the biomes we are finding these species.

https://youtu.be/IWGIIFWuMcM
Hancornia speciosa Red Mangaba the rare and difficult to grow is on a buy 2 get 1 free special. I collected as many seeds as I could to offer them at a good price. They are very difficult to grow and even some of the best Brazilian growers struggle.

www.hapajoesnursery.com

Annona Dioica
Annona Salzmannii "Pires Gigante"
Annona Salzmannii "Amarillo Gigante"
Annona Salzmannii "Amarillo"
Annona Salzmannii "comprida"
Annona spinescens "Bahia"
Crateva Tapia
Psidium sp Bahia Amarillo Grande
Eugenia sp Amarillo de Bahia Caatinga
Eugenia hirta
Mouriri Puca Preta
Myrciaria Gin and Tonic
Myrciaria sp Jaboticainho Azul
Myrciaria sp Vermelha de Caatinga (Germinated)

Much Much more will drop next week. Make sure you sign up for the newsletter to get the drop!

Im back in between expeditions and have some highly requested seeds for sell on my Website. If you order by wednesday 4/19 I can get them our before my next adventure otherwise shipping resumes May 8. Also for international shipping I have a new collaboration I will announce soon.

Ambelania Acida
https://youtu.be/aApR6q2aBPA Video taste report

Umari (Poraqueiba sericea)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFt_4H935gk&t=6s video taste report

Brosmium lactescens
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJD_5V2-4VA&t=12s

Matisia cordata "Chupa Chupa Zapote"
Iquitos super sweet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27AQf0gIfeQ

sachamango (Grias peruviana) This plant grows best in a humid tropical climate and clay soils, rich in organic material; its characteristics and great adaptability allow the plant to withstand the adverse conditions that occur during the rainy season.
The fruit grows along the trunk of the plant and its shape is similar to a mango, the skin is coffee colored while the flesh is orange and grows around a large white pit. The color, consistency and taste of the sachamango is similar to a carrot.

The sachamango is harvested by hand, it is peeled using a machete due to the hardness of its peel in order to be able to eat it. It is eaten raw, toasted or roasted over coals which results in a buttery consistency and a taste much like dried fruit.
In addition to the flesh, the indigenous population of Amazonia use the dried back and the pit to make teas that possess laxative and purifying properties.

Lacmellea peruvianus "Chicle Huayo"
Very sweet, and many locals favorite fruit. The latex gum around the seeds is a natural chewing and quite flavorful.

Passiflora tarminiana Banana Passionfruit

www.hapajoesnursery.com

Hello, fellow fruit addicts, Thank you all for the support. I have part 2 ready of seeds to offer. Lots of interesting new Sapotaceae to offer from my amazing team in Brazil.

www.hapajoesnursery.com

Annona sylvatica
Annona rugulosa
Butiaodorato
Butia paraguinenes
Bactris setosa
Adansonia Baoba
Chrysophyllum rufum
Eugenia herrigeriana
Eugenia luschnathiana Bahia Grande
Eugenia luschnathiana Bahia Mel
Eugenia zuccarini
Eugneia sellowiana
Meiogyne cylindrica
Nauleopsis glabra
Posoqueria latifolia
Pouteria elegans "Caramuri"
Pouteria gardneri "Sapotinha"
Pouteria guianensis
Pouteria laevigata
Pouteria venousa pessago (germianted)
Pouteria sp Abiu Amarella Doce Muido
Pouteria sp Abiu Casca vermelha
Pouteria sp Abiu Mirim Roxa Redondo
Pradosia sp Bahia DOce
Stelechocarpus burahol "Kepel"