Cherry of the Rio Grande

Plant in well-drained, slightly acidic, fertile, moist soil in full sun to partial shade; cherry of the Rio Grande is a Brazilian Eugenia species prized by subtropical fruit enthusiasts for its exceptional flavor — the dark red to purple, oblong, cherry-sized fruits have a rich, complex flavor that blends cherry, wine, and grape notes with a slight aromatic complexity that is unique in the subtropical fruit world. It is one of the most sought-after specialty fruits for zone 9 food gardens. The dense, glossy, evergreen foliage is attractive year-round and the showy white flowers appear in spring. It grows as a medium shrub or small tree and tolerates partial shade well, making it suitable as an understory specimen in the food forest. The fruit ripens from May through June on the Gulf Coast and must be harvested promptly as it ferments rapidly after picking. In zone 9a it may need frost protection in hard winters; established plants recover readily. One of the top five subtropical fruits for Gulf Coast gardens. Спосіб посадки: Висадка розсади Відстань між рослинами: 60–96 дюймів Висота: 60–180 дюймів Дні до схожості: 14–30 Температура ґрунту для схожості: 21–27°C

Plant in well-drained, slightly acidic, fertile, moist soil in full sun to partial shade; cherry of the Rio Grande is a Brazilian Eugenia species prized by subtropical fruit enthusiasts for its exceptional flavor — the dark red to purple, oblong, cherry-sized fruits have a rich, complex flavor that blends cherry, wine, and grape notes with a slight aromatic complexity that is unique in the subtropical fruit world. It is one of the most sought-after specialty fruits for zone 9 food gardens. The dense, glossy, evergreen foliage is attractive year-round and the showy white flowers appear in spring. It grows as a medium shrub or small tree and tolerates partial shade well, making it suitable as an understory specimen in the food forest. The fruit ripens from May through June on the Gulf Coast and must be harvested promptly as it ferments rapidly after picking. In zone 9a it may need frost protection in hard winters; established plants recover readily. One of the top five subtropical fruits for Gulf Coast gardens. Спосіб посадки: Висадка розсади Відстань між рослинами: 60–96 дюймів Висота: 60–180 дюймів Дні до схожості: 14–30 Температура ґрунту для схожості: 21–27°C --- Час посадки: 2–6 тижнів spring Plant container-grown shrubs in spring in well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral, fertile, moist soil in full sun to partial shade; cherry of the Rio Grande is relatively slow growing and blooms most heavily in spring with fruit ripening in early summer. Self-fertile, but cross-pollination with a second plant increases fruit set.