You are bidding on one live well grown potted plant seedlings with vigorous root systems 28-42 inches tall with * leaves born and growing in a small container for ease of transplant.
Eugenia calycina, the Savannah Cherry, is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil which bears small fruits that are dark red to purple in color and have a sweet cherry-like flavor.
They are hardy to 20F when mature, though younger plants should be protected from frosts.
This beautiful small tree has very attractive dark glossy-green waxy leaves and very ornamental bark. The showy white flowers are followed by deep purple cherry sized fruit approximately 3 weeks from the time of flowering.
The fruit is the most popular substitute in warmer climates for the traditional Prunus Cherry. The fruit has a sweet juicy cherry flavor eaten fresh or can be picked at maturity , frozen for later use or used in jellies, jams and juices.
This compact tree is perfect for small back yard orchards as it is well suited to container growing, still producing an abundance of fruit even when kept as a potted bush. This is advantageous as the tree can then be easily netted during fruiting time as this tree is a favorite to the birds.
The tree is highly ornamental requiring very little attention and pruning to keep it looking its best. It can also be used to make a hedge.
