Grafted Black Surinam Cherry (Eugenia uniflora)
Regular price $99.95The Grafted Black Surinam Cherry is a rare variety of Surinam Cherry that produces deep rich black fruit! The dark black fruit has a superb flavor that is sweeter and less resinous then the red fruit. Our Black Surinam Cherry trees are about 3 to 4 feet tall, grafted, and ready to fruit!
Ripe Surinam cherries are soft to the touch with a thin skin, they are tart and acidic. The fruit is best when totally ripe, dark in color, and soft to the touch. Under ripe fruit is often bitter and astringent. The darker the fruit the better the flavor! Surinam Cherry plants are very vigorous and fast growers. It's primarily grown as a hedge or natural privacy fence and will succeed in a variety of locations, reaching around 10-12 feet tall and wide if given the space.
Surnam Cherry (Eugenia uniflora) is known by many names throughout the tropical world, including pitanga, Suriname cherry, Brazilian cherry, Cayenne cherry, cerisier carré, monkimonki kersie or ñangapirí, is a flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae, native to tropical South America's east coast ranging from Suriname Suriname, French Guiana to southern Brazil, as well as Uruguay and parts of Paraguay and Argentina. Surinam Cherries can be found growing in most tropical regions around the world, from the Philippines to Hawaii, and from Haiti to the West African country of Nigeria.
Quick Care Guide
| Plant Type: | Perennial Fruit-Bearing Shrub/Tree |
| Harvest Season: | Late Spring to Early Summer (varies by species) |
| Mature Size: | Varies by species; typically 6-30 feet tall |
| Soil & Moisture: | Well-draining, slightly acidic soil; regular watering |
| Light Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
| Self-fertile: | Yes (most species) |
| Zone Hardiness: | Outdoors 9-11; Patio/Greenhouse 4+ |
| Propagation: | Our medium pot size plants are grown from seeds or cuttings; capable of producing fruit within 3-5 years. X-Large Pot size plants are capable of flowering and fruiting now. |
About Eugenias
Common Names: Eugenia, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry, Grumichama, Brazilian Cherry
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: Tropical and Subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil
Eugenia is a diverse genus of tropical and subtropical fruit-bearing trees and shrubs known for their flavorful fruits, attractive appearance, and ornamental value. This group includes popular varieties such as Surinam Cherry (Eugenia uniflora), Grumichama (Eugenia brasiliensis), and Pitanga (Eugenia pitanga). Renowned for their glossy evergreen foliage, fragrant flowers, and tasty fruits, Eugenias are prized additions to gardens, particularly in warm regions. The fruits range in flavor from sweet to tangy, making them ideal for fresh eating, jams, jellies, and beverages.
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| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Eugenia uniflora |
| Common Names | Surinam Cherry, Suriname Cherry, Pitanga, Brazilian Cherry, Cayenne Cherry, Cerisier Carré, Monkimoni Kersie, Ñangapirí |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Origin | Eastern tropical South America |
| Plant Type | Perennial Evergreen Fruit Tree / Fruiting Shrub |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Mature Size | 10–12 ft. tall × 10–12 ft. wide |
| Light | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Soil | Moist, rich, well-draining soil |
| Bloom Time | Spring to Fall |
| Flower Color | White |
| USDA Zones | Outdoors 9–12 (frost protection until established); Patio/Greenhouse 4+ |
| Florida Native | No |
| Propagation | Medium: Seedlings; X-Large: Grafted |
| Seasonal Traits | Evergreen |
| Self-Fertile | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Fast to Medium |
| Harvest Season | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter depending on location; largest Florida crop in spring with a smaller summer crop |
| Time to Harvest | Fruit can ripen 3–4 weeks after flowering; Medium seedlings capable of fruiting in 1–2 years; X-Large grafted trees capable of fruiting now |
Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 9-12 (frost protection until established); Patio/Greenhouse 4+
Propagation:
Medium Pot Size: Our Surinam Cherry seedlings were cultivated from hand-selected varieties of great producing trees with optimal flavored fruit collected throughout our food forest. They are capable of fruiting within 1-2 years.
X-Large Pot Size: Our Grafted Black Surinam Cherry trees are capable of fruiting now.
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