{"product_id":"surinam-cherry","title":"Surinam Cherry","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"88xuwd\" data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"463\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSurinam Cherry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"936\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSurinam Cherry, also known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"600\"\u003ePitanga\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"624\"\u003eBrazilian Cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a beautiful tropical to subtropical fruiting shrub or small tree known for its glossy leaves, ornamental growth, fragrant white flowers, and unique ribbed fruits that look like tiny little pumpkins. The fruit can ripen in shades of orange, red, deep red, or almost black depending on the plant and ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1271\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis is a very special fruiting plant for collectors, greenhouse growers, patio gardeners, and anyone who loves growing unusual edible plants. Surinam Cherry is not a true cherry like the common cherry tree. It belongs to the myrtle family and produces small, juicy, aromatic fruits with a sweet-tart tropical flavor when fully ripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1586\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe flavor is strongest when the fruit is allowed to fully ripen. Under-ripe fruits can be sharp, resinous, or bitter, but fully ripe fruits can be sweet, tangy, aromatic, and very unique. Many people use the ripe fruit for fresh eating, jams, jellies, syrups, sauces, juices, desserts, and homemade fruit drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1974\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSurinam Cherry is also a beautiful ornamental plant. The new growth often comes out with bronze or reddish tones before maturing to glossy green. The plant can be grown as a shrub, hedge, patio tree, greenhouse fruiting plant, or container plant. In warm climates, it can grow outside year-round, but here in Arkansas and colder zones, it should be protected from freezing temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"tzp6e8\" data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"1992\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2841\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eugenia uniflora\u003cbr data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surinam Cherry, Pitanga, Brazilian Cherry, Cayenne Cherry\u003cbr data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2111\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical\/subtropical fruiting shrub or small tree\u003cbr data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2195\"\u003eFruit Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange, red, deep red, or almost black when ripe\u003cbr data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2265\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commonly 6–15 feet in containers or managed plantings; taller in ideal warm climates\u003cbr data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2353\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2370\"\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–10 feet depending on pruning and growing conditions\u003cbr data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2435\"\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003cbr data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2461\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2470\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil\u003cbr data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2491\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2507\"\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep evenly moist while establishing\u003cbr data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2557\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2574\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shrub or small tree\u003cbr data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2597\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2616\"\u003eCold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not reliably hardy outdoors in Arkansas winters; protect from freezing\u003cbr data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2690\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2715\"\u003eBest Use In Arkansas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Container plant, greenhouse plant, patio plant, or seasonal outdoor fruiting plant\u003cbr data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"2801\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2814\"\u003eShips As:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare root \/ dry root plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"qfo62h\" data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2870\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy Grow Surinam Cherry?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"3044\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSurinam Cherry is a great plant for anyone who enjoys growing rare fruits, tropical fruit trees, or edible container plants. It gives you beauty and food in the same plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3345\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe fruit is one of the biggest reasons people grow it. When fully ripe, the fruit can be eaten fresh or used in homemade recipes. The flavor is tropical, tangy, sweet, and aromatic. Some people love it fresh off the plant, while others prefer it made into jams, syrups, drinks, sauces, or desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3347\" data-end=\"3634\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe plant itself is also very pretty. The leaves are glossy, the new growth can have reddish-bronze color, and the white flowers are delicate and attractive. It can be shaped into a small tree, kept bushy as a shrub, or grown in a container and moved into protection during cold weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"q7v1li\" data-start=\"3636\" data-end=\"3650\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eEdible Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3652\" data-end=\"3700\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFully ripe Surinam Cherry fruit can be used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3702\" data-end=\"3851\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFresh eating\u003cbr data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3717\"\u003eJams and jellies\u003cbr data-start=\"3733\" data-end=\"3736\"\u003eSyrups\u003cbr data-start=\"3742\" data-end=\"3745\"\u003eFruit sauces\u003cbr data-start=\"3757\" data-end=\"3760\"\u003eJuices\u003cbr data-start=\"3766\" data-end=\"3769\"\u003eSmoothies\u003cbr data-start=\"3778\" data-end=\"3781\"\u003eDesserts\u003cbr data-start=\"3789\" data-end=\"3792\"\u003eHomemade fruit drinks\u003cbr data-start=\"3813\" data-end=\"3816\"\u003eFerments\u003cbr data-start=\"3824\" data-end=\"3827\"\u003eFreezing for later use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3853\" data-end=\"4046\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFor best flavor, allow the fruit to ripen fully before eating. The darker and softer the fruit, the better the flavor usually is. Fruit picked too early may taste strong, bitter, or resin-like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4048\" data-end=\"4118\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe seed should not be eaten. Eat the ripe flesh and discard the seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1wi1g74\" data-start=\"4120\" data-end=\"4146\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGarden \u0026amp; Homestead Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4148\" data-end=\"4178\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSurinam Cherry can be used as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4180\" data-end=\"4439\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA rare fruit plant\u003cbr data-start=\"4198\" data-end=\"4201\"\u003eA greenhouse fruiting shrub\u003cbr data-start=\"4228\" data-end=\"4231\"\u003eA patio fruit tree\u003cbr data-start=\"4249\" data-end=\"4252\"\u003eA container plant\u003cbr data-start=\"4269\" data-end=\"4272\"\u003eA tropical edible landscape plant\u003cbr data-start=\"4305\" data-end=\"4308\"\u003eA living hedge in warm climates\u003cbr data-start=\"4339\" data-end=\"4342\"\u003eA fruiting ornamental\u003cbr data-start=\"4363\" data-end=\"4366\"\u003eA collector’s fruit plant\u003cbr data-start=\"4391\" data-end=\"4394\"\u003eA conversation plant for rare fruit growers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4441\" data-end=\"4642\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFor Arkansas growers, this plant is best grown like other tropicals. Keep it outside during warm months, then protect it in a greenhouse, sunroom, or bright indoor area before freezing weather arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"d5tubs\" data-start=\"4644\" data-end=\"4678\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eImportant Arkansas Growing Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4680\" data-end=\"4904\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSurinam Cherry is not a native Arkansas plant. It is a tropical\/subtropical fruiting plant. In Arkansas, it should be treated as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"4811\" data-end=\"4844\"\u003econtainer or greenhouse plant\u003c\/strong\u003e unless you are experimenting with strong winter protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4906\" data-end=\"5121\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIt will not handle hard freezes like our native trees and shrubs. If grown in a pot, it can be moved outdoors in spring after danger of frost has passed and brought back under protection before cold weather returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"5csssm\" data-start=\"5123\" data-end=\"5165\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow Your Surinam Cherry Will Be Shipped\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5167\" data-end=\"5364\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis Surinam Cherry is shipped \u003cstrong data-start=\"5198\" data-end=\"5222\"\u003ebare root \/ dry root\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning it will arrive without a pot and without heavy soil around the roots. This helps make shipping easier and keeps the package lighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5366\" data-end=\"5617\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBecause it is shipped bare root, the plant may not look like a full potted nursery plant when it arrives. It may have trimmed top growth, wilted leaves, dropped leaves, or look partly dormant from shipping stress. This is normal with bare root plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5619\" data-end=\"5780\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe most important part is the root system. Once planted properly, watered, and protected, the plant can begin settling in and pushing new growth as it wakes up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14ku1z2\" data-start=\"5782\" data-end=\"5811\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhat To Do When It Arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5813\" data-end=\"5935\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOpen your package as soon as possible. Do not leave the plant sitting in a hot mailbox, vehicle, porch, or sealed package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5937\" data-end=\"6096\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCheck the roots. If the roots feel dry, soak them in room-temperature water for about \u003cstrong data-start=\"6023\" data-end=\"6047\"\u003e30 minutes to 1 hour\u003c\/strong\u003e before planting. Do not soak the plant for days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6098\" data-end=\"6256\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIf you cannot plant it immediately, keep the roots lightly moist and place the plant in a cool, shaded area until planting. Do not allow the roots to dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1502xjn\" data-start=\"6258\" data-end=\"6298\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow To Plant Bare Root Surinam Cherry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6300\" data-end=\"6451\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSurinam Cherry can be planted in the ground in warm climates, but in Arkansas we recommend planting it in a container so it can be protected in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6453\" data-end=\"6586\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eChoose a pot with good drainage holes. Use a well-draining potting mix. Do not use heavy, soggy soil that stays wet for long periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6588\" data-end=\"6754\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePlace the plant so the crown sits at soil level. Spread the roots naturally in the pot and cover them with soil. Gently firm the soil around the roots and water well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6756\" data-end=\"6989\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAfter planting, keep the plant in a bright, protected area while it recovers from shipping. Avoid placing it straight into harsh afternoon sun immediately after arrival. Give it a few days to adjust, then gradually increase sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"snlzui\" data-start=\"6991\" data-end=\"7016\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eContainer Growing Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7018\" data-end=\"7105\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSurinam Cherry grows well in containers when given warmth, sunlight, and good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7107\" data-end=\"7337\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePlace it in full sun to bright part sun during the growing season. Water when the top inch of soil begins to dry. Do not let it stay soggy, but do not allow a newly planted bare root plant to dry out completely while establishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7339\" data-end=\"7547\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDuring warm months, it can be grown outside on a patio, greenhouse area, or sunny garden space. Before temperatures drop near freezing, move it into a greenhouse, sunroom, or protected bright indoor location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1n04a77\" data-start=\"7549\" data-end=\"7563\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWinter Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7565\" data-end=\"7679\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSurinam Cherry should be protected from freezing temperatures. In Arkansas, bring it into protection before frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7681\" data-end=\"7915\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDuring winter, growth may slow down. Water less often, but do not let the root ball completely dry out. Keep it in the brightest spot possible. A greenhouse is ideal, but a bright window or protected indoor growing area can also work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7917\" data-end=\"8108\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOnce warm weather returns and frost danger is past, gradually move it back outside. Do not put it straight into full sun after being indoors all winter. Acclimate it slowly over several days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1eo4mw7\" data-start=\"8110\" data-end=\"8134\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePruning \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8136\" data-end=\"8242\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSurinam Cherry can be pruned to stay compact and bushy. It can be shaped as a shrub, hedge, or small tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8244\" data-end=\"8448\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLight pruning helps keep the plant manageable in a pot and encourages branching. Remove dead or weak growth as needed. If growing in a container, repot as the plant grows and refresh the soil when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1p0b7l\" data-start=\"8450\" data-end=\"8476\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eImportant Shipping Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8478\" data-end=\"8651\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBecause this plant is shipped bare root, some temporary stress is normal. Leaves may wilt, yellow, drop, or be trimmed before shipping. That does not mean the plant is dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8653\" data-end=\"8873\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePlant it promptly, water it well, keep it protected from harsh sun and wind at first, and give it time to establish. Bare root fruiting plants often need patience as they rebuild their root-to-top balance after shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8875\" data-end=\"9287\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSurinam Cherry is a beautiful and unique fruiting plant for rare fruit lovers, greenhouse growers, and container gardeners. With glossy foliage, fragrant flowers, colorful ribbed fruit, and a tropical sweet-tart flavor when fully ripe, this plant is a wonderful addition for anyone wanting to grow something different. In Arkansas, grow it as a container or greenhouse plant and protect it from freezing weather.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yahuah's Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53605168775467,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/1456\/9771\/files\/SurinamCherry.jpg?v=1779379520","url":"https:\/\/yahuahsfarm.myshopify.com\/products\/surinam-cherry","provider":"Yahuahs Farm ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}