Call us: 0800 843 752Orders from 18th Dec shipped Jan 6thFree shipping for orders $150 or over
Gift Vouchers

Eugenia uniflora

Surinam Cherry, Brazilian Cherry

Eugenia uniflora, commonly known as the Surinam or Brazilian Cherry, is a small tree that features new foliage which emerges a bronze colour and ages to become dark green. The somewhat dense foliage is adorned with star-shaped, red fruits during summer. It typically grows to 6 m tall and 3.5 m wide, but can be trimmed as necessary. Eugenia uniflora is commonly used for hedging and screening, planted as a backdrop for smaller plants, grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, or maintained in a container.

eugenia-uniflora-surinam-cherry-
eugenia-uniflora-surinam-cherry-1
eugenia-uniflora-surinam-cherry-2
eugenia-uniflora-surinam-cherry-3

Eugenia uniflora is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Eugenia available.

explore them here

Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Trees
Height:6.00 m
Spread:3.50 m
Flowering time:Spring
Tolerances:Coastal
Garden uses:Culinary, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen, Walls
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asSurinam Cherry, Brazilian Cherry

Eugenia uniflora Details

Eugenia uniflora, commonly known as the Surinam or Brazilian Cherry, is a small tree grown for its lush foliage and colourful berries. New foliage emerges a bronze colour and ages to become dark green. The somewhat dense foliage is adorned with star-shaped, red fruits during summer. The edible fruits are sweet with a slight bitterness. It typically grows to 6 m tall and 3.5 m wide, but can be trimmed as necessary which also encourages new growth. Best results with Surinam Cherry are achieved when it is planted in full sun on a well-drained site, though it is tolerant of dry periods, moderate frost, and coastal environments once established. Eugenia uniflora is commonly used for hedging and screening, planted as a backdrop for smaller plants, grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, or maintained in a container. As a potted plant it looks impressive on a patio or around pool and other living areas. It is a popular landscape addition with unusual, yet edible fruit!

Q&A (Questions and Answers)

Have a question about Eugenia uniflora? We are here to help.

More species and varieties of Eugenia

Large Eugenia ventenatii hedge with red and green foliage.
Most Popular

Eugenia ventenatii

Eugenia ventenatii (aka Syzygium australe), commonly known as Lilly Pilly, is a fast-growing and popular shrub grown for its lush and colourful...

From$267.44

Popular Evergreen

acer-armstrong-
Most Popular

Acer Armstrong

Acer Armstrong is a distinctive Maple grown for its narrow, upright growth habit and fabulous autumn colours. This fast-growing tree produces a...

From$477.65
podocarpus-totara-
Most Popular

Podocarpus totara

Podocarpus totara, otherwise known as the Tōtara tree, is an iconic, NZ native tree featuring needle-like, green foliage. Trees are either male or...

From$29.33
robinia-mop-top-
Most Popular

Robinia Mop Top

Robinia Mop Top is a small, deciduous tree grown for its impressive foliage and tidy form. This tree grows as a dense ball of soft-looking, very...

From$257.15
malus-strathmore-
Most Popular

Malus Strathmore

Malus Strathmore is a variety of Crabapple grown for its amazing flowers and colourful fruits. Red flower buds open into large, deep pink flowers in...

From$257.15
Sign up to receive a free $10 Voucher You won’t be bombarded with emails, just titbits of quality information from time to time Sign up
Free shipping on orders over $150!

Join our community of happy customers.

4.9

280 Google reviews