Ribbed Tropical Fruits
Produces distinctive round fruits with deep vertical ribs that mature from green to orange or reddish shades.
Tropical Surinam Cherry Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Tropical Surinam Cherry Seeds
Tropical Surinam Cherry, scientifically known as Eugenia uniflora, is an evergreen tropical fruiting shrub or small tree admired for its glossy green foliage, fragrant white flowers, and distinctive ribbed fruits. The fruits develop in shades of orange, bright red, and deep crimson as they ripen. Also known as Pitanga and Brazilian Cherry, this South American fruit plant is grown in warm climates for its edible fruits, ornamental appearance, and attractive landscape growth. It grows best in sunny locations with well-drained soil and regular moisture.
Surinam Cherry
Tropical Fruit Seeds
Edible Red Fruits
Evergreen Fruit Shrub
Key Features
Glossy Evergreen Foliage
Features aromatic, glossy green leaves with attractive reddish or bronze-colored young growth.
Fragrant White Flowers
Produces small, delicate white flowers with prominent stamens and a pleasant fragrance.
Edible Tropical Fruits
Develops juicy fruits that can be enjoyed fresh when fully ripe or used in jams, juices, and preserves.
Product Highlights
Botanical name Eugenia uniflora
Also known as Pitanga
Distinctive ribbed cherry-like fruits
Orange, red, and dark crimson fruit colors
Glossy aromatic evergreen leaves
Small fragrant white flowers
Suitable for tropical fruit gardens
Can be grown in large containers
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Eugenia uniflora |
| Common Name | Surinam Cherry; Pitanga; Brazilian Cherry |
| Plant Family | Myrtaceae |
| Plant Type | Tropical Evergreen Fruit Shrub or Small Tree |
| Seed Type | Tropical Fruit Tree Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Upright, spreading, multi-branched shrub or small tree |
| Fruit Color | Orange, Bright Red, and Dark Crimson |
| Fruit Shape | Round, flattened, deeply ribbed berries |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage | Glossy, aromatic, evergreen green leaves |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 9B–11 |
| Planting Season | Spring to early summer in suitable warm conditions |
| Seed Starting | Sow fresh, cleaned seeds in moist, well-drained seed-starting mix |
| Germination Time | Approximately 3–7 weeks under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 70–85°F (21–29°C) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained, fertile soil with good moisture retention |
| Watering | Regular watering during establishment and active growth |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 8–20 feet |
| Mature Plant Spread | Approximately 6–15 feet |
| Propagation | Fresh Seeds, Cuttings, and Air Layering |
| Fruit Uses | Fresh Eating, Juices, Jams, and Preserves |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare Fresh Seeds
Remove the seeds from fully ripe Surinam cherries and carefully clean away the surrounding fruit pulp. Sow the seeds as soon as possible because they have a short storage life and lose viability when allowed to dry.
Remove the seeds from fully ripe Surinam cherries and carefully clean away the surrounding fruit pulp. Sow the seeds as soon as possible because they have a short storage life and lose viability when allowed to dry.
Step 2: Prepare the Growing Medium
Select small nursery pots with drainage holes and fill them with a fertile, well-drained seed-starting mixture. Keep the growing medium moist but not waterlogged.
Select small nursery pots with drainage holes and fill them with a fertile, well-drained seed-starting mixture. Keep the growing medium moist but not waterlogged.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Place fresh seeds approximately 1/2 inch deep in the growing medium and cover them lightly with soil. Water gently after planting to settle the medium.
Place fresh seeds approximately 1/2 inch deep in the growing medium and cover them lightly with soil. Water gently after planting to settle the medium.
Step 4: Maintain Warm Conditions
Keep the containers in a warm location with temperatures around 70–85°F. Provide bright, indirect light and maintain consistent soil moisture while waiting for germination.
Keep the containers in a warm location with temperatures around 70–85°F. Provide bright, indirect light and maintain consistent soil moisture while waiting for germination.
Step 5: Transplant the Seedlings
Once seedlings develop several true leaves and become strong enough to handle, transplant them into larger individual containers. Avoid disturbing their roots unnecessarily.
Once seedlings develop several true leaves and become strong enough to handle, transplant them into larger individual containers. Avoid disturbing their roots unnecessarily.
Step 6: Encourage Fruit Production
Grow established plants in full sun or partial shade with fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly during active growth and provide suitable growing space. Seed-grown plants may begin producing fruits within a few years, although fruiting time varies.
Grow established plants in full sun or partial shade with fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly during active growth and provide suitable growing space. Seed-grown plants may begin producing fruits within a few years, although fruiting time varies.
Grow Tropical Fruits with Surinam Cherry
Tropical Surinam Cherry brings together attractive evergreen foliage, fragrant white flowers, and uniquely ribbed edible fruits. Its adaptable growth makes it interesting for suitable tropical fruit gardens and large containers. Start with fresh seeds and provide warmth, sunlight, and well-drained soil to encourage healthy plant development and future fruit production.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful information about Surinam Cherry seed germination, fruit production, and harvesting.
How long do Surinam Cherry seeds take to germinate?
Fresh Surinam Cherry seeds generally germinate in approximately 3–7 weeks under suitable conditions. Remove the fruit pulp, clean the seeds, and sow them promptly in moist, well-drained soil. Keep the containers warm and avoid allowing the growing medium to dry out. Freshness is especially important because Surinam Cherry seeds have a short storage life.
How many years does a Surinam Cherry tree take to produce fruit?
Surinam Cherry grown from seed can begin producing fruit in approximately 3–6 years, although some plants may fruit earlier or take longer. Fruiting depends on the seedling's genetics, sunlight, soil fertility, watering, and overall growing conditions. Healthy plants grown in warm, sunny locations generally develop better flowering and fruiting potential.
When are Surinam Cherry fruits ripe and ready to harvest?
Surinam Cherry fruits are ready to harvest when they develop their mature orange-red, bright red, or deep crimson color and become soft and juicy. Fully ripe fruits should detach easily with a gentle touch. Allowing them to ripen completely improves their flavor and reduces the resinous taste found in underripe fruits. They can be eaten fresh or prepared into juices, jams, and preserves.