Surinam Cherry Starter Plant 4" Pot | Fast Growing Pitanga Plant with Edible Fruit

Surinam Cherry Starter Plant Overview

The Surinam Cherry (Eugenia uniflora), also known as Pitanga, is a fast-growing shrub that produces vibrant, edible fruits. This starter plant comes in a convenient 4-inch pot, making it an excellent choice for gardeners with limited space. Known for its glossy green leaves and bright red to yellow fruits, the Surinam Cherry offers year-round fruiting with minimal care, suitable for both beginners and experienced gardeners.

Key Features

• Fast-growing shrub that quickly produces fruit.
• Glossy green foliage with colorful red to yellow edible fruits.
• Ideal for small spaces and container gardening (3-5 gallon pots recommended).
• Low maintenance and easy to grow.
• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
• Fruits can be eaten fresh or used in jams and desserts.

Growing Information

The Surinam Cherry thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry out between watering sessions. It is hardy in USDA zones 10-11 and can grow up to 10 feet tall under optimal conditions.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.