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Surinam Cherry

Eugenia Uniflora

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Overview

Surinam Cherry (Eugenia uniflora) is an evergreen shrub known for its lush, glossy leaves and ribbed, pumpkin-shaped fruits. It thrives in full sun to partial shade, reaching 8 to 15 feet high and wide. Ideal for hedges or screens, it requires well-drained soil. The bright red to black cherries are edible, with a unique sweet-tart flavor, and blossom in spring. Hardy to zone 9, it's also attractive to birds.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 9–11Type Shrub, TreeClimate Mediterranean
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — or depending on conditions; this small to medium-sized evergreen shrub, image 68
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — shrub / tree with yellow blooms; or a stand-alone ornamental specimen.<br><br>The plant's showy white flowers appear inSurinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — hence care should be taken if households include small children or petsSurinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — it's essential to note that the seeds are considered toxic if ingestedSurinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — Ideal for hedges or screens, it requires well-drained soil; offering versatility in design whether as a hedgeSurinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — These blooms give way to a profusion of cherries that ripen typically from late spring to early summer; shrub /, image 108Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — this small to medium-sized evergreen shrub+138

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Mature height
15–25 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Myrtaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — or depending on conditions; this small to medium-sized evergreen shrub, image 68
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — shrub / tree with yellow blooms; or a stand-alone ornamental specimen.<br><br>The plant's showy white flowers appear in
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — hence care should be taken if households include small children or pets
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — it's essential to note that the seeds are considered toxic if ingested
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — Ideal for hedges or screens, it requires well-drained soil; offering versatility in design whether as a hedge
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — These blooms give way to a profusion of cherries that ripen typically from late spring to early summer; shrub /, image 108
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — this small to medium-sized evergreen shrub
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — it's essential to note that the seeds are considered toxic if ingested; planting in a location with full sun to, image 110
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — making it a low-maintenance choice for a fruitful garden element; hardy to zone 9, it's also attractive to birds
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — This species is also known for its fast-growing nature and resilience against pests and diseases; yellow, image 83
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — pumpkin-shaped red to black cherries; which can be pruned annually to maintain a desired shape and size, image 94
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — hence care should be taken if households include small children or pets; providing a stark contrast to the dark, image 82
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — Its growth habit is erect with multiple stems; the fruits can be eaten fresh or used in jellies and jams, image 103
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — making it a low-maintenance choice for a fruitful garden element; hardy to zone 9, it's also attractive to birds, image 84
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — which can be pruned annually to maintain a desired shape and size; shrub / tree for full or half
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — or depending on conditions; this small to medium-sized evergreen shrub, image 97
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — A member of the Myrtaceae family; hence care should be taken if households include small children or pets, image 124
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — being hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — Its growth habit is erect with multiple stems
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — The bright red to black cherries are edible, with a unique sweet-tart flavor, and blossom in spring
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — it's essential to note that the seeds are considered toxic if ingested; planting in a location with full sun to, image 81
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — offering versatility in design whether as a hedge; pumpkin-shaped red to black cherries
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — it's essential to note that the seeds are considered toxic if ingested; planting in a location with full sun to partial
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — It thrives in well-draining soil with moderate moisture and appreciates a warm climate; a member of the, image 72
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