Surinam Cherry
Eugenia uniflora
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Eugenia
- Species:
- Eugenia uniflora
- USDA Symbol:
- EUUN2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 750 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Omnivorous Leafroller (Platynota rostrana)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Moths:Choreutis sexfasciella
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to subtropical regions with seasonal rainfall
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 21–60 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seeds germinate best; seeds lose viability quickly if allowed to dry out.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI