Brazilian Cherry Tree (Eugenia uniflora) – 10 Fresh Seeds
Grow your own delicious, ornamental fruit tree with the Brazilian Cherry Tree, also known as Surinam Cherry. This attractive, bushy tree produces glossy, ribbed fruits that ripen from green to bright red or orange, offering a unique sweet-tart flavour enjoyed fresh or used in jams, sauces, and desserts.
Well suited to tropical and subtropical climates, Brazilian Cherry Trees are compact, adaptable, and highly productive once established. In addition to their edible fruit, they feature lush evergreen foliage and make an excellent feature tree, hedge, or backyard fruiting plant.
Starting from seed allows you to grow a resilient, long-lived tree perfectly adapted to your local conditions.
🌿 Plant Details
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Botanical name: Eugenia uniflora
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Common name: Brazilian Cherry, Surinam Cherry
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Growth habit: Compact fruiting tree or large shrub
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Height: Approx. 3–5 metres
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Fruit: Ribbed red to orange cherries, sweet-tart flavour
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Climate: Tropical to subtropical; light frost tolerant once mature
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Position: Full sun to part shade
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Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
🌱 Growing Notes
Seeds are best planted fresh. Sow into free-draining soil, keep warm and consistently moist, and protect young seedlings from frost. Trees typically begin fruiting within a few years under favourable conditions.
✨ Perfect For
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Backyard fruit trees
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Edible gardens
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Hedging or screening
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Tropical & subtropical landscapes
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Pollinator and bird-friendly gardens
📦 What You’ll Receive
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10 fresh Brazilian Cherry Tree (Eugenia uniflora) seeds
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Carefully selected and suited to Australian growing conditions
