Cherry of the Rio Grande (Eugenia involucrata)

Name: Cherry of the Rio Grande (Eugenia involucrata)
Brand: Sow Exotic
SKU: 2000020
Price: 34.95 USD
Availability: InStock

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Pot Size

Medium Coconut Coir Pot

Large Coconut Coir Pot

X-Large Burlap Pot

Quantity

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Cherry of the Rio Grande, aka Big River Cherry is a rare, beautiful tropical fruit tree native to Brazil. It is related to Surinam Cherry, Pitanga, Grumichama and Pitomba. Cherry of the Rio Grande bears small dark red to purple fruit that have a bold, sweet cherry-like flavor.

Plant Type:
Tropical/Subtropical Perennial Evergreen Fruit Tree/Fruiting Shrub

Harvest Season:
Spring, Summer, depending on variety

Mature Size:
6-25 ft tall, depending on variety

Soil & Moisture:
Likes moist, rich well-draining soil.

Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade

Self-Fertile:
Yes

Growth Rate:
Fast, Medium

Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 9-12 with frost protection until established; Patio/Greenhouse 4+

Propagation:
Small/Medium Pot Sizes: Grown from seed or tissue culture and will be mature enough to potentially fruit within 2-3 years.
Large Pot Size: Grown from seed or tissue culture and capable to produce within 1 year.

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Small: 2" Peat Pots
Medium: 4" Coconut Coir Pot
Large: 6" Peat Pot
X-Large: 8-10" Pot
Citrus: 4x14" Pot

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Cherry of the Rio Grande (Eugenia involucrata)

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