Amazon Grape (Pourouma cecropiifolia)

Family: Urticaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Pourouma cecropiifolia is an evergreen Tree growing to 15 m (49ft) by 7 m (23ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. Suitable for: medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet, juicy, white pulp that has the flavour of a grape. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The purple, grape-like fruits are up to 4cm in diameter, with a large seed and a sweet, juicy, white pulp that has the flavour of a grape.; They can be made into wine, jams and jellies.; The fruits are produced in clusters.

Habitat & North American Range

Rainforests, in areas that do not usually become inundated. (Zone 10)