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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

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) — being hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11, image 73

Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — This species is also known for its fast-growing nature and resilience against pests and diseases

Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — can reach heights of 12 to 20 feet; its growth habit is erect with multiple stems, image 98

Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — being hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11, image 102

Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade, reaching 8 to 15 feet high and wide; can reach heights of 12 to 20 feet, image 118

Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — yellow flowers in the garden; with a similar spread.<br><br>For the optimal development of the Surinam Cherry

Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — offering versatility in design whether as a hedge; pumpkin-shaped red to black cherries, image 76

Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — shrub / tree for full or half; making it a low-maintenance choice for a fruitful garden element, image 87

Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — planting in a location with full sun to partial shade is recommended

Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — A member of the Myrtaceae family; hence care should be taken if households include small children or pets

Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — These blooms give way to a profusion of cherries that ripen typically from late spring to early summer

Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — Ideal for hedges or screens, it requires well-drained soil; offering versatility in design whether as a hedge, image 61

Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — this small to medium-sized evergreen shrub; it thrives in full sun to partial shade, reaching 8 to 15 feet high, image 67

Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — pumpkin-shaped red to black cherries; which can be pruned annually to maintain a desired shape and size, image 65

Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — which can be pruned annually to maintain a desired shape and size; shrub / tree for full or half, image 104

Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — The Surinam Cherry, scientifically known as Eugenia uniflora, is a visually striking addition to any landscape, image 122

Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — The Surinam Cherry, scientifically known as Eugenia uniflora, is a visually striking addition to any landscape, image 93

Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — It thrives in well-draining soil with moderate moisture and appreciates a warm climate

Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — making it a low-maintenance choice for a fruitful garden element

Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — The bright red to black cherries are edible, with a unique sweet-tart flavor, and blossom in spring; this species is also

Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — or a stand-alone ornamental specimen.<br><br>The plant's showy white flowers appear in spring

Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — providing a stark contrast to the dark green foliage and attracting pollinators to the garden; these blooms, image 107

Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — The bright red to black cherries are edible, with a unique sweet-tart flavor, and blossom in spring; this, image 120

Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — shrub / tree with yellow blooms

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