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Cherry of the Rio Grande

Eugenia involucrata

Cherry of the Rio Grande is a highly ornamental small tree or shrub that produces dark red to purple, cherry-like fruit with a sweet-tart flavour. The fruit is excellent eaten fresh or used in jams and desserts. It has attractive glossy foliage and white flowers in spring, followed by crops of fruit in early summer. A great choice for small spaces or edible hedges.

Cherry of the Rio Grande

$49.00Price
Quantity
  • Sun Exposure

    Full sun
  • Height

    2-5m

    Can be pruned to 2m

  • Pollination

    Self pollinating
  • Amount of leaves in Winter

    All leaves - Evergreen

  • Grown from

    Seedling

  • Suitability in Pots

    Yes

  • Time to Fruit

     2-5 years

  • Frost Tolerance

    Can handle frost

  • Harvest Time

    September to February

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