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Orange Cherry of the Rio Grande – A Rare and Exotic Fruit Tree! / 

This particular variety stands out for its unique color and flavor profile, offering a delightful twist on the traditional Cherry of the Rio Grande.

Why Choose Orange Cherry of the Rio Grande?
Rare and Exotic: This variety is not easily found, making it a prized addition to any fruit tree collection. Whether you are an avid gardener or a tropical fruit lover, the Orange Cherry of the Rio Grande is a must-have.
Delicious Flavor: The fruits of this variety are sweet with a hint of tartness, perfect for fresh eating or incorporating into jams and desserts. Its orange hue makes it a visually appealing addition to your fruit harvest.
High Yield: This fast-growing tree can begin producing fruit within a few years, rewarding you with a bountiful harvest each season.



Growing Conditions:
Climate Requirements: The Orange Cherry of the Rio Grande thrives in tropical and subtropical climates (USDA zones 8-11). However, it can be grown in containers in cooler regions, making it accessible to gardeners across various climates. It is a remarkably hardy species, we tested them at -7ºC (19.4º F).
Soil Preferences: This tree prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil with regular watering. Mulching around the base helps retain moisture, especially during dry periods.
Sunlight: It performs best in full sun but can tolerate partial shade. Adequate sunlight will enhance the fruit’s sweetness and improve the overall health of the tree.

50-Seed Wholesale Packs — 50 % OFF retail
Stock is already in the U S. • $10 flat USPS shipping • Tracking included.

Pack (50 seeds)   Price

Palora Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus ‘Palora’)   US $ 15.00
Branca Guava (Psidium guajava)   US $ 45.00
Vitex spp. #2 (ultra-rare)   US $ 50.00
Jaboticaba Eldorado (Plinia sp.)   US $ 52.50
Vitex megapotamica   US $ 60.00
Jaboticaba de Campo Ramón (sprouted)   US $ 55.00
Piquillín Grande (Condalia boxifolia, dry)   US $ 35.00
Piquillín Grande (sprouted)   US $ 47.50
Black Ñangapiré (Eugenia repanda)   US $ 62.50
Lemon Guava (Psidium cattleianum var. lucidum)   US $ 10.00
Palmito (Euterpe edulis)   US $ 55.00
Sweet Araticú (Annona sp.)   US $ 45.00
Cherimoya (Annona cherimola)   US $ 50.00
Arazá Grande (Psidium robustum)   US $ 32.50
Rare Yellow Guava (ID 13596)   US $ 25.00
Guamirím (Eugenia aff. florida)   US $ 62.50
Taiúva (Maclura tinctoria)   US $ 18.75
Biribá (Rollinia deliciosa, cold-adapted)   US $ 60.00
Graviola de Montaña (Annona montana)   US $ 45.00
Abiu-mirim / Aguaí (Chrysophyllum aff. viride)   US $ 40.00
Rare Yellow Guava (ID 15944)   US $ 35.00

Terms

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Most Plinia and Eugenia lots arrive pre-sprouted for exceptional germination.

Guabiju (Myrcianthes pungens)
$ 3,20 Original price was: $ 3,20.$ 2,20Current price is: $ 2,20.

The guabiju is an exceptional  tree from South America that deserves a place in edible landscapes. Extremely cold-hardy down to around -10°C, yet producing deliciously sweet purple fruits in late fall, the guabiju combines hardiness with a unique crop at a time when few other fruits are available. It also has ornamental value with fragrant white flowers in spring and glossy foliage. Remarkably easy to grow and useful for its medicinal leaves, the versatile guabiju offers cold-tolerance, landscape beauty, and culinary interest all in one resilient, low-maintenance package.

https://www.huertasurbanas.com/product/guabiju-myrcianthes-pungens/

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👉 Most Jaboticaba & Eugenia lots are already sprouted—plant on arrival for near-100 % success!

Use coupon TFF60 in the cart; good for the next 48 h. Harvested May–June 2025 and already in Miami, so no USDA hold-ups.

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Species (Family) Notes Price/seed*
1 Hardy Corrientes Jaboticaba (Plinia aff. jaboticaba – Myrtaceae) Sweet, frost-tolerant | SPROUTED US$1.00
2 Guabiju (Myrcianthes pungens – Myrtaceae) Fragrant purple berries US$0.88
3 Araçá-una (Psidium myrtoides – Myrtaceae) Dark-skinned guava, hardy to 0 °C US$0.40
4 Orange Cherry of the Rio Grande (Eugenia involucrata – Myrtaceae) Rare golden form | SPROUTED US$1.40
5 Sweet Mountain Soursop (Annona montana – Annonaceae) Smooth pulp, low acidity US$0.72

*Price after TFF60 applied.

🌿 NEW ARRIVALS (same discount, same fast shipping)
Species (Family) Notes Price/seed
Sprouted Campo Ramón Jaboticaba (Plinia sp. – Myrtaceae) Huge fruit, complex berry flavor | SP. US$3.20
Eugenia aff. florida (Myrtaceae) Very rare, large orange fruit | SP. US$2.80
Vitex megapotamica (Lamiaceae) Edible black drupe, medicinal US$1.60
Sweet Araticú (Annona sp. – Annonaceae) Highly aromatic custard pulp US$2.40
Taiúva (Maclura tinctoria – Moraceae) Honey-sweet yellow arils US$1.90
Palmito – Euterpe edulis (Arecaceae) Cold-hardy açaí cousin US$1.10

*SP. = sprouted (visible root tip)

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USA: US$10 flat. Seeds are already in Florida.

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🌱 Quick Germination Tips
Sprouted seeds: pot immediately, keep medium evenly moist, 22-28 °C.

Non-sprouted Myrtaceae: 24 h soak → surface sow → 3-6 weeks.

Annona: light scarification → bottom heat 30 °C → 15-30 days.

Vitex & Taiúva: indirect light, well-drained mix, 25 °C → 2-4 weeks.

First come, first served—once they’re gone, they’re gone. Grow something exceptional!

Special offer, from Friday 27th to Sunday 29th



40 % OFF ▸ use coupon **“BLOOM40”** (min USD 40)

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Apply one code per order at checkout.

Why stock up this week-end?

📦 Ships in 5 business days from Florida (fresh 2025 lots).
🌬 Cold-hardy picks + ultra-rare tropicals you won’t see again soon.
🌱 High viability: cleaned, packed in moisture-control medium with fungicide.
⭐ Starred items just restocked — extremely limited.

+--------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+---------+---------+------+
| 🌳 Species                                                   | Family             | ºC min  | ºF min  | Zone |
+--------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+---------+---------+------+
| Piquillín Grande (Condalia boxifolia)                        | Rhamnaceae         |   -7    |   20    | 8b   |
| Orange COTRG (Eugenia aff involucrata)                       | Myrtaceae          |   -7    |   19    | 8b   |
| Hardy Corrientes Jaboticaba (Plinia aff. jaboticaba)         | Myrtaceae          |   -6    |   21    | 9a   |
| Campo Ramón Jaboticaba (Plinia sp.)                          | Myrtaceae          |   -5    |   23    | 9a   |
| Jaboticaba “Eldorado” (Plinia cauliflora)                    | Myrtaceae          |   -5    |   23    | 9a   |
| Black Ñangapiré (Eugenia repanda)                            | Myrtaceae          |  -10    |   14    | 8a   |
| Guabiju (Myrcianthes pungens)                                | Myrtaceae          |  -10    |   14    | 8a   |
| Orange Guabiroba (Campomanesia xanthocarpa)                  | Myrtaceae          |   -6    |   21    | 9a   |
| Araçá-una (Psidium myrtoides)                                | Myrtaceae          |   -3    |   27    | 9b   |
| Sweet Uvaia hyb. (E. pyriformis × lutescens)                 | Myrtaceae          |   -6    |   21    | 9a   |
| Big Sete Capotes (Campomanesia guazumifolia)                 | Myrtaceae          |   -7    |   19    | 8b   |
| Biribá cold-adapted (Rollinia deliciosa)                     | Annonaceae         |   -1    |   30    |10a   |
| Araticú da praia (Annona parviflora)                         | Annonaceae         |   -6    |   21    | 9b   |
| Big Araticú #6 (Annona sp.)                                  | Annonaceae         |   -7    |   19    | 9b   |
| Aguaí / Abiu mirim (Chrysophyllum viride)                    | Sapotaceae         |   -6    |   21    |10a   |
| Arazá johvy (Psidium sp.)                                    | Myrtaceae          |   -4    |   25    | 9b   |
| Arazá serrano (Psidium guineense var.)                       | Myrtaceae          |   -7    |   19    | 9b   |
| Arazá híbrido (Psidium sp. hyb.)                             | Myrtaceae          |   -7    |   19    | 9b   |
| Pacurí (Garcinia sp.)                                        | Clusiaceae         |   -4    |   25    | 9b   |
| Taiúva (Maclura tinctoria)                                   | Moraceae           |   -4    |   25    | 9b   |
| Juçara Palm (Euterpe edulis)                                 | Arecaceae          |   -3    |   26    | 9b   |
| Vitex megapotamica                                           | Lamiaceae          |   -7    |   20    | 8b   |
+--------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+---------+---------+------+
… and more inside the shop!


Back-in-stock spotlights
• **Araticú da praia** — compact coastal Annona; sweet pulp, cold hardy.
• **Jaboticaba “Eldorado”** — frost-tolerant once woody; shade seedlings 50 %.
• **Aguaí / Abiu mirim** — caramel notes, thrives in humid heat.
• **Arazá johvy / serrano / híbrido** — aromatic guavas; prune lightly, fruit early in 9b.

Quick germination tips
• Coarse coco coir + perlite keeps seedlings airy.
• Bottom heat 28–30 °C for Annonaceae; 24–26 °C for Myrtaceae.
• Keep moist, never soggy — most seeds are recalcitrant.
• Gradual sun acclimation avoids leaf burn.
• Kelp or humic acid drench = stronger roots.

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how many of them are potentially lightly snow tolerant? also are the temperatures from the areas of the mother trees or seedlings that you have personally tested?

Hi there,

Thanks for the great question! Here’s the breakdown:

#   Species (🌳)   Lowest tested (°C)   Light-snow tolerance?*   Notes
1   Piquillín Grande (Condalia boxifolia)   -7 °C   ✅   Wild stands see sleet in Córdoba, AR.
tropical.theferns.info
2   Orange COTRG (Eugenia aff. involucrata)   -7 °C   ✅   My seedlings took a dusting at -4 °C.
3   Black Ñangapiré (Eugenia repanda)   -10 °C   ✅   Growers report survival at 18 °F.
tradewindsfruit.com
4   Guabiju (Myrcianthes pungens)   -10 °C   ✅   Fruiting after 15–22 °F in U.S. trials.
tropicalfruitforum.com
growingfruit.org
5   Big Sete Capotes (Campomanesia guazumifolia)   -7 °C   ✅   Woody limbs shed snow well.
6   Vitex megapotamica   -7 °C   ✅   Deciduous ➜ branches drop snow load.
7   Hardy Corrientes Jaboticaba (Plinia aff. jaboticaba)   -6 °C   ✅   Tested in pots at -3 °C with sleet.
8   Orange Guabiroba (C. xanthocarpa)   -6 °C   ✅   Field data from Paraná, BR.
9   Sweet Uvaia hyb. (E. pyriformis × lutescens)   -6 °C   ✅   Handles brief frost, light snow OK.
10   Araticú da praia (Annona parviflora)   -6 °C   ✅   Coastal species, surprisingly hardy.
11   Big Araticú #6 (Annona sp.)   -7 °C   ✅   Survived -7 °C freeze in Misiones.
12   Arazá serrano / híbrido (Psidium sp.)   -7 °C   ✅   Observed leaf-intact after sleet.

*Light snow = fluffy cover that melts within 24 h. Heavy, wet snow or week-long snow-pack still needs protection.

Count: ~12 species in our current list can take a light snow event.

Where our temperature figures come from
Native-range records – historic lows at each wild mother-tree location in N Argentina / S Brazil / Uruguay.

Back-yard trials – yearly seedling tests in Junín (USDA 9a, occasional -3 °C & sleet). Survivors keep their “hardy” badge; quitters get dropped.

Grower reports – we log successes from Oregon, North-Florida, Spain, etc., cross-checking before we publish numbers (e.g. guabiju fruiting after 18 °F).
growingfruit.org

Snow vs. frost — what really matters?
Dry snow insulates buds; damage comes from wet, heavy snow (branch breakage) or rapid freeze-thaw cycles (bark splitting).

Roots first: mulch or a low tunnel stops prolonged soil freeze.

Most Myrtaceae here have pliable branches, so light powder rarely harms them.

If your lows stay above -10 °C and snow never lingers more than a day, the 12 species above should do fine in open ground. Below that, give them at least a frost cloth or an unheated greenhouse.

Best regards,
Marcos
Huertas Urbanas – Rare South American Fruit Seeds
https://www.huertasurbanas.com/shop

We have some of the last Eugenia subterminalis (ultra-rare)   

🌱 Fresh Native & Rare Fruit Seeds — June 2025 Drop 🌎
Hi folks! Marcos here from Huertas Urbanas (Argentina → Florida → worldwide).
I just finished cleaning, counting & packing an extra-juicy batch of seeds. No crazy flash sales this time—just solid prices, top viability, and plenty of stock while it lasts.

Highlights

Collected 2024-25, always hand-sorted.

USDA-zone notes & germination tips included on request.


Shipped in a plain booklet-style envelope to dodge hassles.

Below is the full in-stock list (descending by quantity).👇

Name                                                    | Stock | Price USD
--------------------------------------------------------|-------|----------
Piquillín Grande (Condalia boxifolia)                   | 398   | 1.60
Palora Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus megalanthus)            | 390   | 0.60
Branca Guava (Psidium guajava ‘Branca’)                 | 370   | 1.80
Jaboticaba de Campo Ramón (Plinia sp.)                  | 240   | 2.20
Vitex spp. #2 (ultra-rare)                              | 231   | 2.00
Jaboticaba Eldorado – Native Sweet                      | 230   | 2.10
Vitex megapotamica (rare hardwood)                      | 208   | 2.40
Black ñangapiré (Eugenia repanda)                       | 197   | 2.50
Selected Sweet Araticú (Annona sp.)                     | 180   | 1.80
Lemon Guava (Psidium cattleyanum var. lucidum)          | 180   | 0.40
Palmito (Euterpe edulis)                                | 177   | 2.20
Arazá Grande (Psidium robustum)                         | 175   | 1.30
Guamirím (Eugenia aff. florida)                         | 170   | 2.50
Taiúva (Maclura tinctoria)                              | 150   | 0.75
Cherimoya – cold-resistant strain                       | 155   | 2.00
Rare Tropical Guava ‘Amarela’                           | 95    | 1.40
Biribá from Misiones (Annona mucosa)                    | 136   | 2.40
Abiu-mirim / Aguaí (Chrysophyllum aff. viride)          | 111   | 1.60
Graviola de Montaña (Annona montana)                    | 110   | 1.80
Guabiju (Myrcianthes pungens)                           | 89    | 2.20
Posadas Dark-Red Pitanga (E. uniflora)                  | 85    | 1.70
Medium-Sized Ubajay (E. myrcianthes)                    | 83    | 2.00
White Guava ‘Camino Laguna’                             | 80    | 1.40
Tropical Guava ‘Mexican Cream’                          | 80    | 0.50
Pitanga – small sweet black, Junín                      | 80    | 1.40
Pitanga – mid-size sweet red (sprouted)                 | 80    | 1.60
Annona parviflora (Araticú da praia)                    | 77    | 2.00
Araçá-una (Psidium myrtoides)                           | 70    | 1.00
Arazá Serrano (Psidium longipetiolatum)                 | 65    | 1.20
Hardy Corrientes Jaboticaba (Plinia aff. jaboticaba)    | 33    | 2.50
Orange Cherry of the Rio Grande (rare)                  | 35    | 3.50
Big Red Tangerine Pitanga                               | 31    | 2.00
Caribbean Yellow/Pink Guava                             | 30    | 1.00
Big Sete Capotes (Campomanesia guazumifolia)            | 15    | 2.60
Butiá Palm (Butia capitata)                             | 15    | 2.00
Eugenia subterminalis (ultra-rare)                      | 15    | 8.00
Hybrid Arazá (P. guineense × P. grandifolium)           | 14    | 3.80
Black Hybrid Jaboticaba (Plinia cf. cauliflora)         | 6     | 2.80
Orange Pitanga (E. uniflora, orange flesh)              | 1     | 3.50
Giant Piray Jaboticaba                                  | 1     | 5.00
(Pack) Pitanga black – 50 seeds                         | 1     | 52.00
(Pack) Sprouted Jaboticaba Eldorado – 50 seeds          | 2     | 140.00
(Pack) Guamirím – 50 seeds                              | 2     | 90.00
Large-Fruit Ubajay (E. myrcianthes)                     | 2     | 3.00



How to order
DM me here or swing by the shop: huertasurbanas.com/shop.
First-come, first-served—payment via PayPal or WU.

Happy growing & fruit-geeking! 🌳🍍🥭

— Marcos

50 % OFF ▸ use coupon **“SOL50”** (min USD 40)
60 % OFF ▸ use coupon **“SOL60”** (min USD 100)

Apply one code per order at checkout.

Why stock up this weekend?

📦 Ships in 5 business days from Florida (fresh 2025 lots).
🌬 Cold-hardy picks + ultra-rare tropicals you won’t see again soon.
🌱 High viability: cleaned, packed in moisture-control medium with fungicide.
⭐ Starred items just restocked — extremely limited.

+--------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+---------+---------+------+
| 🌳 Species                                                   | Family             | ºC min  | ºF min  | Zone |
+--------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+---------+---------+------+
| Piquillín Grande (Condalia boxifolia)                        | Rhamnaceae         |   -7    |   20    | 8b   |
| Giant Pitanga (Eugenia uniflora var. gigantea)               | Myrtaceae          |   -7    |   19    | 8b   |
| Hardy Corrientes Jaboticaba (Plinia aff. jaboticaba)         | Myrtaceae          |   -6    |   21    | 9a   |
| ⭐ Campo Ramón Jaboticaba (Plinia sp.)                       | Myrtaceae          |   -5    |   23    | 9a   |
| Jaboticaba “Eldorado” (Plinia cauliflora)                     | Myrtaceae         |   -5    |   23    | 9a   |
| Black Ñangapiré (Eugenia repanda)                            | Myrtaceae          |  -10    |   14    | 8a   |
| Guabiju (Myrcianthes pungens)                                | Myrtaceae          |  -10    |   14    | 8a   |
| Orange Guabiroba (Campomanesia xanthocarpa)                  | Myrtaceae          |   -6    |   21    | 9a   |
| Araçá-una (Psidium myrtoides)                                | Myrtaceae          |   -3    |   27    | 9b   |
| Sweet Uvaia hyb. (E. pyriformis × lutescens)                 | Myrtaceae          |   -6    |   21    | 9a   |
| Big Sete Capotes (Campomanesia guazumifolia)                 | Myrtaceae          |   -7    |   19    | 8b   |
| Biribá cold-adapted (Rollinia deliciosa)                     | Annonaceae         |   -1    |   30    |10a   |
| ⭐ Araticú da praia (Annona parviflora)                       | Annonaceae        |   -6    |   21    | 9b   |
| ⭐ Big Araticú #6 (Annona sp.)                                | Annonaceae        |   -7    |   19    | 9b   |
| ⭐ Aguaí / Abiu mirim (Chrysophyllum viride)                  | Sapotaceae        |   -6    |   21    |10a   |
| ⭐ Arazá johvy (Psidium sp.)                                  | Myrtaceae             -4    |   25    | 9b   |
| ⭐ Arazá serrano (Psidium guineense var.)                     | Myrtaceae         |   -7    |   19    | 9b   |
| ⭐ Arazá híbrido (Psidium sp. hyb.)                           | Myrtaceae         |   -7    |   19    | 9b   |
| Pacurí (Garcinia sp.)                                        | Clusiaceae         |   -4    |   25    | 9b   |
| Taiúva (Maclura tinctoria)                                   | Moraceae           |   -4    |   25    | 9b   |
| Juçara Palm (Euterpe edulis)                                 | Arecaceae          |   -3    |   26    | 9b   |
| Vitex megapotamica                                           | Lamiaceae          |   -7    |   20    | 8b   |
+--------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+---------+---------+------+
… and more inside the shop!


Back-in-stock spotlights
• **Araticú da praia** — compact coastal Annona; sweet pulp, cold hardy.
• **Big Araticú #6** — monster fruit, sun-loving, deep-rooting.
• **Jaboticaba “Eldorado”** — frost-tolerant once woody; shade seedlings 50 %.
• **Aguaí / Abiu mirim** — caramel notes, thrives in humid heat.
• **Arazá johvy / serrano / híbrido** — aromatic guavas; prune lightly, fruit early in 9b.

Quick germination tips
• Coarse coco coir + perlite keeps seedlings airy.
• Bottom heat 28–30 °C for Annonaceae; 24–26 °C for Myrtaceae.
• Keep moist, never soggy — most seeds are recalcitrant.
• Gradual sun acclimation avoids leaf burn.
• Kelp or humic acid drench = stronger roots.

HOW TO ORDER

1. Visit **[www.huertasurbanas.com/shop](http://www.huertasurbanas.com/shop)**
2. Load your cart (≥ USD 40).
3. Enter **SOL50** or **SOL60** at checkout.
4. Pay — done!

Domestic USA shipping: USD 10 | Worldwide: USD 30
Minimum post-discount order: USD 40
Sale ends Mon June 9 23:59 ET — no extensions.

Snag your favourites before the ⭐ lots disappear!

Giant Pitanga (Eugenia uniflora var. gigantea), back on stock on PRE-SALE-

Back on stock!  https://www.huertasurbanas.com/product/eugenia-subterminalis-pre-sale-ultra-rare/

Eugenia subterminalis, also known as Cambuí Pitanga, is a rare fruit species from the Myrtaceae family. It is a semi-deciduous shrub, growing between 2 and 4 meters tall, producing oval-shaped fruits about 15–25 mm in height and 18–30 mm in width. The fruits ripen to a bright red color and have a sweet, aromatic flavor.

Status: Pre-Sale – Seeds will be shipped from the USA by June

 Extremely rare species, almost never available in seed form!

 

️ Flavor & Uses

The fruits of Eugenia subterminalis are eaten fresh and can also be used in juices, jams, and ice creams. According to our trusted fruit collector in Misiones, this species has a better flavor than Pitanga (Eugenia uniflora), making it a must-have for exotic fruit lovers!

 Why Grow Eugenia subterminalis?
Superior Flavor: Sweeter and more complex than traditional Pitanga.
Heavy Fruiter: Produces fruit in clusters, perfect for fresh eating or processing.
Ornamental & Productive: A beautiful and productive shrub for any garden.
Heat & Drought Tolerant:  Adapts well to different climates, making it easier to grow.
Growth & Care

Soil: Prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil.
Light: Best grown in full sun but tolerates partial shade.
Watering: Requires regular watering, especially in dry conditions.
 Temperature: A tropical species, but shows good tolerance to hot and dry environments.

Pre-Sale Terms

 This is a pre-sale item!
Right now, we are cleaning, packaging, and completing all necessary phytosanitary procedures before shipping. Once ready, the seeds will be shipped via FedEx to our USA partner, who will then forward them to buyers.

Don’t miss out on this ultra-rare fruit! Secure your seeds now!