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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 9–11Climate Mediterranean
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — Surinam Cherry (Eugenia uniflora) is an evergreen shrub known for its lush

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Mature height
15–25 Ft.

Classification

Family
Myrtaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — being hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11, image 102
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) — 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) — It thrives in well-draining soil with moderate moisture and appreciates a warm climate; a member of the, image 101
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — with a similar spread.<br><br>For the optimal development of the Surinam Cherry; it's essential to note that, image 99
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — planting in a location with full sun to partial shade is recommended; surinam Cherry (Eugenia uniflora) is an, image 100
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) — or depending on conditions; this small to medium-sized evergreen shrub, image 97
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — offering versatility in design whether as a hedge; pumpkin-shaped red to black cherries, image 105
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) — 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) — The fruits can be eaten fresh or used in jellies and jams; the Surinam Cherry, scientifically known as Eugenia, image 109
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — or a stand-alone ornamental specimen.<br><br>The plant's showy white flowers appear in spring; it thrives in, image 106
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) — hence care should be taken if households include small children or pets; providing a stark contrast to the dark, image 111
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 113
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — Surinam Cherry (Eugenia uniflora) is an evergreen shrub known for its lush; the bright red to black cherries, image 117
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — shrub / tree for full or half; making it a low-maintenance choice for a fruitful garden element, image 116
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — shrub / tree with yellow blooms; or a stand-alone ornamental specimen.<br><br>The plant's showy white flowers, image 115
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — yellow flowers in the garden; with a similar spread.<br><br>For the optimal development of the Surinam Cherry, image 114
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — This species is also known for its fast-growing nature and resilience against pests and diseases; yellow, image 112
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — Ideal for hedges or screens, it requires well-drained soil; offering versatility in design whether as a hedge, image 119
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) — The bright red to black cherries are edible, with a unique sweet-tart flavor, and blossom in spring; this, image 120

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