The flesh of this rare fruit thinly coats the seed and tastes just like blackberry jam. They are ready when they turn yellow and can be eaten straight off the tree. Slow growing, this is an attractive bushy shrub with fragrant flowers. Grows best in partshade and it is sensitive to over-watering in the cooler months. It required an acidic soil and good drainage. Approx 30cms tall.

Specifications of Blackberry Jam Fruit

Preferred ClimateTropical, Subtropical

Grown FromSeedling

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)2-5m

Plants required to Pollinate3 Plants (Male and Female)

Can it Handle Frosts?Likes Temps above 5deg

Amount of leaves in Winter?All Leaves (Evergreen)

Suitability in PotsYes

Water RequirementsModerate Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree?Can be pruned to 2m

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest2-3 Years

Sun or ShadePart (Sun:50-80%)

Preferred Soil TypeGood Drainage

Soil pHModerately Acidic (5.5-6.5)

Fruiting/Harvest MonthsOctober, November

FertiliserAll Purpose, Compost

Plant Width2-4m

Growth RateMedium