Eugenia calycina (Savannah Cherry) - Image 5

Botanical name: Eugenia calycina

Common name: Savannah Cherry

Family: Myrtaceae

Origin: Brazil

Hardiness: 28°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersEdible plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
Eugenia calycina (Savannah Cherry) red fruit close up, glossy oval shapes sitting on a plate.


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Eugenia calycina Fruit plant, Savannah Cherry

Similar to the Cherry Rio Grande (Eugenia aggregata), but with larger fruit (2" fruit) and doesn't have the same problem with die back as the Cherry Rio. Fruit flavor is said to be superior to the Cherry Rio. Heavy producer. Fruits March-April.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster

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