Natal Cherry
Eugenia uniflora
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A tropical shrub or small tree prized for its small, bright red edible fruits with a distinctive ribbed appearance. Hardy in warm climates, it produces white flowers followed by prolific crops of tart-sweet cherries popular fresh or preserved.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Brazil
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Cultivars vary primarily by fruit size and flavor profile; 'Etna' and 'Grimal 400' are selections grown commercially in tropical regions for larger, sweeter fruits.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A tropical shrub or small tree prized for its small, bright red edible fruits with a distinctive ribbed appearance. Hardy in warm climates, it produces white flowers followed by prolific crops of tart-sweet cherries popular fresh or preserved.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Natal Cherry grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Brazil
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Cultivars vary primarily by fruit size and flavor profile; 'Etna' and 'Grimal 400' are selections grown commercially in tropical regions for larger, sweeter fruits.