5 Surinam Cherry Hedge Plants Eugenia Uniflora

QUICK SPECS OUTDOOR Zone 10-11 PATIO Zone 4a-11 SOIL TYPE Rich Moist % SUN 80-100% POT SIZE 7″ Deep INCLUDES 5 Trees ABOUT XOOX 5 Plant Hedge Package (Limited Quantity) Eugenia Uniflora Surinam Cherry – A highly ornate evergreen shrub or small tree usually maturing to 20 feet. Tolerant of pruning as for hedges the new foliage is varying shade of maroon slowly turning to green. Small delicate white flowers are produced several times per year and you will often see flowers alongside fruit. Miniature pumpkin shaped shiny, cherries are deeply lobed and begin green and transform through all shades of orange until they ripen at a bright deep red. Easily damaged when ripe the fruit is best enjoyed right as it’s picked. These are very healthy starter trees with well established root systems. Please note: Leaves are often trimmed prior to shipping to reduce transpiration and travel stress. The growth rate of Eugenia Uniflora Surinam Cherry will vary greatly depending on season, soil type, sunlight, temperature and other factors. Always changing! XOOX CARE Eugenia Uniflora Surinam Cherry are very easy to grow tropical fruiting trees that and seem to grow best when neglected. They add a wonderful accent to any outdoor space, garden or patio. In very cold zones a containerized Eugenia Uniflora Surinam Cherry can be brought inside for the winter months.  Most will survive a very light frost and quickly return to normal in spring. In the northern end of their grow zone Eugenia Uniflora Surinam Cherry trees should be brought indoors or protected during the winter months. When you receive your new tree, there is no need to worry about planting right away. Your new tree can be stored for a while by simply placing it in a bucket with about a half inch of water in the bottom and moving it a shady location. You can then add some mulch to the bucket to keep your Eugenia Uniflora Surinam Cherry standing straight. The mulch will also supply nutrients while in storage. This will give you plenty of time to select the ideal location for your Eugenia Uniflora Surinam Cherry. CONTAINER SIZE Most gardeners don’t realize that Eugenia Uniflora Surinam Cherry trees grow very well in patio containers. Allow enough room for growth generally a 18″ to a 30″ diameter, 14″ deep container will suffice.  Remember the looser the roots, the taller and healthier your tree will be. When the tree becomes root bound its growth will slow. At that point it is time for a larger pot. SOIL Eugenia Uniflora Surinam Cherry enjoy well drained but moist, rich organic mix. Remember try to stay away from wet, mucky soils. FERTILIZER To help establish your new tree, fertilize sparingly, biannually with a slow time release 15-5-10. Unfertilized they will tend to grow very slowly. WARNING – The heavy salts in cheaper fertilizers may damage the roots thus killing the tree. GROW ZONE & LIGHT Best outdoors if grown in zone 10-11, find your zone here. This tree requires 85-100% sunlight. Depending on your location full sun is best. The patio zone is 4b-11 which means the potted tree will flourish over the summer months in this zone but must be brought inside for the winter months. (avoid frost) BEFORE YOU PLANT OUTDOORS Here at Kens Nursery these trees are grown under 20-40% shade cloth. If you plant directly in full sun you may experience leaf burn. It is best to acclimate this tree to its environment by keeping it outside and slowly moving it into a sunny area over a week or two to avoid stress before planting. WHAT IS THE SHIPPING SIZE All trees for sale will vary in size. In the spring, trees are often smaller than trees shipped in the fall. Kens new, reusable, recyclable deep cells are 7 inches deep and 2.5 inches in diameter. Products growing in these cells are easy to transplant and allow for deeper, faster growth and are designated with a (-7). The color and style of these pots may vary. If we are out of a particular size item, we may ship a larger size at no additional charge. You can see the various pot sizes and actual trees ready to ship. (click-here) Note: Before leaving, trees are inspected, watered, pruned if necessary and topped to 36″ to facilitate shipping. Your new tree is then bagged to keep the soil moist, to ensure that the soil stays in the pot and not loose in the box. Then your tree is tissue or kraft paper wrapped and secured in place with natural biodegradable peanuts. You will be pleased. You may want to buy Eugenia Uniflora Surinam Cherry online now while they are in stock.