Perinha

Eugenia pyriformis

Subtropical Brazilian tree (a uvaia relative) with aromatic, pear-shaped orange fruit.

Hardiness ratings

Perinha hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 9–11 −6.7 °C to 10 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating H3 −5 °C to 1 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 9 −1 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 4–7 0 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • Aromatic, tart, pear-shaped orange fruit used fresh or for juice
  • A subtropical species tolerating light frost once established
  • Not reliably hardy outdoors in Canada

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Reference

Perinha on Wikipedia