"2 SPROUTED" Brazilian Surinam Cherry Tree Seeds RARE Tropical Fruit Plant

Description: "2 SPROUTED" Brazilian Surinam Cherry Tree SeedsSprouted and Ready to Plant from Dragon Gardens Saipan. Surinam Cherry is a Stunning Tree, with Glossy Green Foliage and Red New Growth Tips that Produces of the Most Delicious and Unique Tasting Fruits we've had. The Jewel like Surinam Cherries have a Sweet, Fragrant, and Almost Spiced Flavor that is Unlike Anything Else you've had. The Tree is a Small to Medium-Sized Evergreen Tree that is Native to South America. This Tree is Prized for it's Ornamental Value, as Well as it's Delicious and Nutritious Fruit. The Surinam cherry tree can grow up to 20 feet tall and has glossy, dark green leaves that are 2 to 6 inches long. The tree produces small, fragrant white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer, which are followed by small, bright red to black fruit that resembles a cherry. The fruit is juicy and sweet, with a slightly tart flavor, and is rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants. In addition to its ornamental and culinary value, the Surinam cherry tree is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and diarrhea. The tree is also known to attract birds and other wildlife, making it a great addition to any backyard or garden.USDA hardiness zones: 9b-11. Young plants are damaged at 28°F (-2.2°C). Older plants are hardy to 22°F (-5.5°C).Chill hours: None.Heat tolerant: Yes.Drought tolerant: No.Sun: Full sun to part shade.Planting: Locate in an area with full sun and afternoon shade, in well draining soil. Space 2-5' (0.6-1.5m) apart for a hedge. It can be grown in a large container.Soil: Well draining, pH 5.6-7.5 (acidic to neutral). This plant is not particular about soil type otherwise, except that it is not salt tolerant.Fertilize: Use an organic fertilizer applied every month or two except in winter.Water after becoming established: Deep water once or twice a week during fruiting. Abundant water increases fruit size and sweetness.Mulch: Apply organic mulch inside the drip line and 8" (21cm) away from the trunk to prevent soil evaporation and protect roots from temperature extremes.First Year Care: Protect from freezes during the first two years in the ground.Prune: Do not prune until this slow-growing plant is 6-7 years old, then shape to improve harvesting or to grow as a screen or hedge. Flowering occurs on old growth and at the base of new growth.Litter: Low.Propagation: Semi-woody cuttings, with leaves, can be top clef grafted onto rootstock. Softwood and semi-woody cuttings of 1-2 mm diameter and 5 cm long with 2 opposing leaves can be rooted. Seed are viable for up to one month after harvest, sprout 3-8 weeks after planting, and are not true to parent. Dried seed purchased through the mail are not viable.Uses: Ornamental, edible fruit when very ripe, hedge. Ripe fruit, when seeded, sprinkled with sugar, and refrigerated, becomes mild and sweet and can be used like strawberries. It is often made into jam or jelly. The crushed leaves are used as an insect repellant.ZONES 9B-11"Sprouted & Ready to Plant"Plant 3/4" deep in loamy, well mixed & draining seed starting mix. Keep moist, and use a heated propagator to keep soil at appx. 80-85 degrees, while keeping in filtered light until established. Then full sun.

Price: 10.95 USD

Location: Lincolnton, North Carolina

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