Surinam Cherry (Pitanga) Fruit Live Plant

Surinam Cherry (Pitanga) Fruit Live Plant | Eugenia uniflora Rare Tropical Fruit Tree

Grow a unique and productive fruit tree with the Surinam Cherry (Pitanga) Fruit Live Plant, an attractive evergreen tropical plant admired for its glossy foliage, fragrant white flowers, and distinctive ribbed fruits. Scientifically known as Eugenia uniflora, this rare fruit tree is popular among home gardeners and fruit collectors for its ornamental beauty and delicious fruits.

The Surinam Cherry produces vibrant fruits that ripen from green to bright red and eventually deep maroon, depending on the variety. The juicy fruits offer a sweet to mildly tangy flavor and can be enjoyed fresh or used in juices, jams, jellies, desserts, and preserves.

Its compact growth habit makes it suitable for home gardens, kitchen gardens, terraces, large containers, and edible landscapes. With proper care, this hardy plant provides years of ornamental appeal and seasonal fruit production.

Key Features

✔ Rare tropical fruit tree with attractive ribbed fruits
✔ Produces fragrant white flowers followed by colorful edible fruits
✔ Compact evergreen plant ideal for home gardens
✔ Suitable for pots, orchards, and edible landscapes
✔ Easy to grow and low-maintenance
✔ Excellent choice for rare fruit collectors

Plant Information

Botanical Name: Eugenia uniflora
Common Names: Surinam Cherry, Pitanga, Brazilian Cherry
Plant Type: Evergreen Tropical Fruit Tree
Fruit Color: Green to Bright Red or Deep Maroon (when ripe)
Fruit Taste: Sweet to Mildly Tangy
Growth Habit: Bushy Shrub to Small Tree
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Watering: Moderate
Growth Rate: Moderate
Climate: Tropical & Subtropical
Difficulty Level: Easy

Care Instructions

Plant in fertile, well-draining soil enriched with organic compost. Choose a location that receives at least 5–6 hours of sunlight daily. Water regularly during the establishment stage while avoiding waterlogging. Apply organic manure or a balanced fruit plant fertilizer every 2–3 months to encourage vigorous growth and healthy fruit production. Light pruning after harvesting helps maintain a compact shape.

Benefits

Produces delicious edible fruits
Attractive evergreen foliage with ornamental value
Suitable for home gardens and container growing
Easy-care fruit tree for tropical climates
Ideal for edible landscaping and fruit collections
Long-lived and productive plant

Ideal For

Home Gardens
Kitchen Gardens
Terrace Gardens
Large Decorative Pots
Home Orchards
Rare Fruit Collections

Grow your own delicious tropical fruits with the Surinam Cherry (Pitanga) Fruit Live Plant. Order online from Seed2Plants and enjoy an attractive evergreen fruit tree that combines ornamental beauty with flavorful seasonal harvests.