Jatoba Fruit Plant (Hymenaea courbaril ) Plant Type:Seedling Plant Size can vary from a

Size can vary from a shrub about 5 meters tall to a large tree with a dense crown of 25 meters or more

Bears small fruits that are dark red to purple

often utilized for their edible fruits

Edible Uses: Fruit is consumed raw and made into jellies and sweets

Jatoba Fruit Plant (Hymenaea courbaril ) Plant Type:Seedling Plant Size can vary from aJatoba (Hymenaea courbaril) Botanical Name: Hymenaea courbaril Common Names: Jatoba, West Indian Locust Tree, Brazilian Copal, Amami Gum, Umami gum General Information: Evergreen tree. Common in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. Slow growing but can reach up to 30 meters in height. Massive spreading branches with a heavy, umbrella shaped crown. Hardwood is used for furniture, flooring, and decoration. Fruit: Indehiscent woody oblong