Overview

Embark on a unique gardening journey with the extraordinary Savanna Cherry live plant, scientifically known as Eugenia Calycina. This captivating tropical fruit tree is a rare find, both in cultivation and its native Brazilian savannas. Known for its abundant production of delicious dark red fruits, the Savanna Cherry is a must-have for any enthusiast seeking to expand their edible landscape with something truly special. You’ll receive a healthy seedling starter plant, ready to grow into a beautiful, fruit-bearing specimen. Also known by popular names like cerejinha, cereja-do-cerrado, and pitanga-vermelha, this Eugenia Calycina tree offers both ornamental beauty and culinary delight.

The Savanna Cherry develops into a shrubby, bushy plant, typically reaching heights of 6-12 feet. Its silvery-green foliage provides an attractive backdrop for the delicate white/pink blooms that emerge in spring. These flowers quickly give way to exquisite ellipsoid fruits, about 3-5 cm long, ripening to a glossy dark red within 2-3 weeks. The fruits are crowned by persistent yellowish-white sepals and boast a thick, succulent pulp with a pleasant, sweet flavor, making them perfect for eating fresh or crafting into marmalades. This rare fruit tree promises a rewarding experience for those who appreciate exotic produce and unique garden specimens.

Key Benefits

The Savanna Cherry live plant offers a multitude of benefits, making it an exceptional addition to your garden or patio. From its delicious fruits to its aesthetic appeal, this plant provides a rewarding experience for any gardener.

• Exotic Fruit Production: Enjoy an abundance of unique, sweet, dark red fruits that can be eaten fresh or used in various culinary applications like marmalades. This makes the Savanna Cherry live plant a fantastic choice for those looking to harvest their own exotic produce.
• Ornamental Value: Beyond its fruits, the Eugenia Calycina features beautiful white/pink flowers in spring and attractive silvery-green, evergreen foliage, adding year-round visual interest to your landscape.
• Rare and Unique Specimen: Cultivate a plant that is considered rare in both nature and cultivation, making your garden stand out and providing a conversation piece. This tropical fruit plant is truly special.
• Adaptable Growth: While preferring full sun, this plant can tolerate partial shade, especially when young, offering flexibility in placement within your garden. Its adaptable nature contributes to its appeal as a rare fruit tree.
• Hardy in Warmer Climates: Thrives in USDA Zone 9 and potentially lower temperatures (down to 28-30°F), making it suitable for many warm temperate and subtropical regions.
• Long-Lived Evergreen: As an evergreen tree, it provides continuous foliage and structure in your garden throughout the year.
• Organic Growth: Our seedlings are grown organically, ensuring you receive a healthy and naturally cultivated plant.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Savanna Cherry live plant is crucial for its healthy growth and bountiful fruit production. This Eugenia Calycina tree thrives with proper attention to its environmental needs. It prefers full sun exposure to maximize fruit yield, but young plants will benefit from partial shade to prevent stress. Ensure it receives regular watering, especially during dry periods, as this tropical plant enjoys consistent moisture. However, avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root issues. Good drainage is key for optimal health.

The Savanna Cherry is hardy in USDA Zone 9, tolerating temperatures down to 28-30°F. In cooler climates, it can be grown in a container and brought indoors during winter or provided with protection. A well-draining soil mix is essential for this plant. While specific soil types are not mentioned, a rich, loamy soil with good organic matter content would be beneficial. Fertilize regularly during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer to support its growth and fruit development. Pay attention to common pests and diseases, though this robust tropical fruit plant is generally resilient. Providing a sheltered location from strong winds can also help, especially for younger plants, ensuring your cerejinha tree establishes well.

When you first receive your young plant, it’s important to allow it to acclimate. Place it in a spot with moderate temperatures (70-80°F) and good light, but avoid direct sunlight for a couple of weeks after shipping. Gradually introduce it to stronger light conditions if you plan to plant it outdoors. This careful transition will minimize shock and help your rare fruit tree thrive in its new environment. Remember that adequate watering is critical, especially as it adjusts to its new home.

Size & Details

You will receive one Savanna Cherry live plant seedling, typically measuring 2-5 inches tall from the top of the soil (pot height is not included in this measurement). The plant comes securely rooted in a 2.5-inch square nursery pot, providing a healthy start for your new tropical tree. This Eugenia Calycina tree is a seedling, which means while it shares characteristics with the parent plant, it may exhibit slight variations. The mature tree can reach a height of 6-12 feet (2-4 meters) and will develop a bushy, shrub-like form.

Expect your tropical fruit plant to begin fruiting within 2-3 years under optimal growing conditions. The fruits are ellipsoid, growing to 3-5 cm long, and ripen to a striking dark red. This plant is evergreen, providing continuous foliage throughout the year. Its growth rate is moderate, allowing you to enjoy its development over time. The compact size of the starter plant makes it easy to handle and establish, ready to grow into a productive rare fruit tree. Regular watering and appropriate sunlight will encourage vigorous growth from this young cerejinha tree.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big will my Savanna Cherry live plant get? A: This Eugenia Calycina tree typically grows into a shrubby plant, reaching a mature height of 6-12 feet (2-4 meters) with a bushy spread, making it a substantial addition to your garden.
• Q: What size pot does the plant come in? A: You are purchasing one seedling starter plant, which will arrive in a 2.5-inch square nursery pot, ready for you to transplant into a larger container or directly into your garden.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The Savanna Cherry live plant is primarily an outdoor tropical tree, suitable for USDA Zone 9 and warmer climates. In colder zones, it can be grown in a pot and brought indoors during winter.
• Q: How much sunlight does the tropical fruit plant need? A: This plant thrives in full sun for best fruit production, but it can tolerate partial shade, especially when young, to protect it from intense afternoon sun.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: While exotic, the Savanna Cherry live plant is relatively easy to care for once established, requiring regular watering and appropriate sun exposure. It’s a rewarding choice for intermediate gardeners.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your rare fruit tree will arrive as a healthy, organically grown seedling, carefully packaged to ensure its safe journey. We recommend immediate unpacking and following initial care instructions.
• Q: How long until it blooms and fruits? A: This cerejinha tree typically takes 2-3 years to begin blooming and producing its delicious dark red fruits under ideal growing conditions.
• Q: When is the best time to plant? A: The best time to plant is when temperatures are consistently warm and past any danger of frost. For colder zones, planting in spring after the last frost is ideal.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: The Eugenia Calycina tree is hardy to USDA Zone 9 (tolerating temperatures down to 28-30°F). If you are in a colder zone, it’s best to grow it in a container and protect it from freezing temperatures.
• Q: What type of soil does it prefer? A: This tropical plant prefers a well-draining soil mix. While adaptable, a fertile, loamy soil enriched with organic matter will promote the best growth for your Savanna Cherry live plant.