Enhance your garden with the healthy Black Surinam Cherry Plant (Eugenia uniflora). Grown and shipped by our trusted partner seller, Keyfarm Wayanad, this premium live plant is carefully selected for its high quality and robust growth habit. It is ready to establish and thrive in your landscape.
The Black Surinam Cherry (Eugenia uniflora), also known as Pitanga or Brazilian Cherry, is a remarkably attractive fruit-bearing shrub or small tree. Its glossy, deep green leaves provide a lush backdrop for the unique, ribbed, cherry-like fruits that mature from green to a striking black-red, offering both ornamental beauty and edible delights. Native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, this versatile plant is cherished for its vigorous growth and distinctive flavor profile.
🌟 Overview
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🔹 Botanical Name: Eugenia uniflora
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🔹 Common Name: Black Surinam Cherry, Pitanga, Brazilian Cherry
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🔹 Plant Type: Evergreen shrub or small tree, grafted for faster fruiting
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🔹 Fruit: Ribbed, dark red to black, sweet-tart flavor, rich in Vitamin C
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🔹 Uses: Edible fruit, ornamental garden specimen, ideal for hedges or containers
☀️ Light Requirements
- Thrives in full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight daily) for optimal fruit production.
- Can tolerate partial shade, but fruiting may be less abundant.
- Ideal for sunny balconies, patios, or well-lit garden spots.
💧 Water Requirements
- Requires consistent moisture, especially during flowering and fruiting periods and in warm weather.
- Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
- Ensure excellent drainage to prevent root rot; avoid waterlogging.
- Reduce watering frequency slightly in cooler or dormant months.
📏 Size & Growth
- Typically grows 6-15 feet tall in cultivation but can be easily pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.
- Exhibits a medium to fast growth rate under optimal growing conditions.
- Produces fruit multiple times a year in suitable warm climates, often within 1-2 years of grafting.
🌍 Origin & Characteristics
- Native to the tropical regions of South America, predominantly found in Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay.
- Known for its highly aromatic foliage when crushed and distinctively ribbed fruits.
- The 'Black' variety is especially prized for its typically sweeter flavor profile compared to the more common red varieties.
- An excellent choice for tropical and subtropical gardens.
📇 Toxicity & Safety Warning
- The ripe fruits of the Black Surinam Cherry are edible and widely enjoyed by humans.
- However, the seeds within the fruit and the leaves of the plant are considered mildly toxic if ingested in large quantities.
- It is advisable to keep the plant out of reach of pets who might chew on foliage or ingest seeds.
🙋 Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long does it take for this fruit plant to bear fruit?
A: Since this is a premium grafted/sapling variety from Keyfarm Wayanad, it typically begins to bear fruit within 1 to 2 years of planting under proper care.
Q: What are the sunlight requirements for this fruit plant?
A: This plant thrives in outdoor conditions and requires full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily) for optimal growth and fruit production.
Q: How often should I water this plant?
A: Water the plant deeply once or twice a week, allowing the top soil to dry slightly between waterings. Ensure the soil is well-draining to prevent waterlogging.
