Surinam Cherry – Eugenia uniflora Live Plant | 3–4 Feet Tall | Ships in 3 Gallon Pot Fast Growing | Sweet-Tart Tropical Fruit | Great for Hedge or Tree Form

Grow your own tropical fruit with this 3–4 foot tall Surinam Cherry plant, shipped in a 3-gallon pot and ready to establish in warm climates.

Surinam Cherry (also known as Pitanga) is a fast-growing, bushy evergreen that can be trained as a small tree or shaped into a dense hedge. It produces ribbed red to deep burgundy fruit with a sweet to sub-acid flavor. The fruit is enjoyed fresh and commonly used in juices, jams, and jellies.

This versatile plant is both ornamental and productive, featuring glossy green foliage and attractive seasonal blooms.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Surinam Cherry plant
✔️ Height: approximately 3–4 feet tall
✔️ Shipped in 3-gallon pot
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Surinam Cherry / Pitanga
Botanical Name: Eugenia uniflora
Plant Type: Evergreen fruit shrub or small tree
Growth Stage: Established young plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 8–15 feet (can be pruned smaller or hedged)
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 9–11
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Prune regularly to maintain hedge shape or tree form. Harvest fruit when fully colored for best sweetness and flavor.