Surinam Cherry Tree

Cold Hardy Surinam Cherry Hedge Plant (eugenia uniflora) Cold Hardy! – A highly ornate evergreen shrub or small tree usually maturing to 20 feet. Tolerant of pruning as for hedges the new foliage is varying shades of maroon slowly turning to green.

Small delicate white flowers are produced several times per year and you will often see flowers alongside fruit. Miniature pumpkin-shaped shiny, cherries are deeply lobed and begin green and transform through all shades of orange until they ripen at a bright deep red. When ripe the fruit is best enjoyed right as it’s picked.