Latin name:  Eugenia victoriana

Sundrop, also known as Guayabilla, is the largest fruit of all known Eugenia species.  It's a small tree native to tropical Colombia, and grows only to about 4-8 ft.  The fruit is bright orange and roughly the size of a clementine.  It is aromatic, with a strong tartness and tropical flavor, more often used to make a tasty juice than it is eaten out of hand.  The plant is definitely one of the more beautiful Eugenias, with drooping branches and fine pointy leaves with textured veins.  They'll start fruiting at about 3 or 4 years old, and can easily be grown in a container.  For growers north of Palm Beach County, we recommend container growing, so that you can bring your Sundrop tree to a protected spot in the winter.  They are not cold hardy, and caution should be taken when temps drop below 45ºF.  

Like other Eugenia fruits, the Sundrop is high in vitamin C and contains many healthy antioxidants.  The current group of trees that we have available were acquired from a collector, and as of right now (9/5/25) we have not tasted the fruit.  However, I did set aside a few Sundrop trees for us to grow out, evaluate, and eventually give our own remarks.  I personally have high hopes for the Sundrop, and look forward to trying it.  For those who are intrigued by rare fruits of South American origin, Eugenia victoriana is a prominent one, and will make a great addition to your collection.