Cherry of the Rio Grande

Small, multi-branching narrow tree or shrub with 1-2"" small/medium deep red to purple berry fruits. Very tasty sweet cherry flavor. Excellent container tree.

USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-11
Chill Hours: -
Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen
Plant Type: Perennial
Pollinator: Self-fertile
Blooming Season: Early April-Late May
Ripening Season: 2-3 weeks after flowering
Years to Bear Fruit/Edible Qualities:
Full Size: Shrub or tree growing 10'-20' high, Narrow
Cold Tolerance: Cold tolerant to 20 degrees when mature. Protect young plants at 30 degrees.
Light Requirements: Full Sun for more fruits
Drought Tolerance/Watering: Drought Tolerant once established but ensure watering during flowering & fruiting. For initial planting water every day to every other day and then gradually begin water 2-3 times per week after initial planting
Soil & Site Requirements: Prefers slightly acidic soil, tolerant of a variety of soils.
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Surinam Cherry

Also called Pitanga, Brazil Cherry and Pumpkin cherry. Fruits start off as green then to orange, red and finally dark purple when ripe.

USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-10
Chill Hours: -
Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen
Plant Type: Perennial
Pollinator: Self-fertile
Blooming Season: Occurs several times a year
Ripening Season: 3 weeks from flowering
Years to Bear Fruit/Edible Qualities: Will fruit 2-3 times per year with abundant amounts of fruit.
Full Size: Bush or small tree up to 20' high
Cold Tolerance: Young trees are not cold hardy, protect from frost. Established trees can survive down to 26 degrees.
Light Requirements: Full Sun for more fruits
Drought Tolerance/Watering: Tolerant of dry soil conditions. It is recommended that reducing water during fall and winter to reduce foliage growth and enhance subsequent flowering during spring. Regular watering during flowering and fruiting is recommend for better harvest.
Soil & Site Requirements: Adaptable, but like most fruit trees, provide well drained, fertile soil Mulching is a good practice to retain moisture and establish organic matter at the soil surface.
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Grumichama Cherry, Brazil Cherry

Produces numerous small dark purple fruits tasting like northern cherries.

USDA Hardiness Zones: 9B-11
Chill Hours: -
Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen
Plant Type: Perennial
Pollinator: Self-fertile
Blooming Season: April
Ripening Season: Loaded with fruits 30 days after blooming
Years to Bear Fruit/Edible Qualities: Fruit will begin as red shifting to black as it ripens. Tastes like a true sweet cherry
Full Size: 25-35' high
Cold Tolerance: Tolerant to 26 degrees
Light Requirements: Full Sun for more fruits
Drought Tolerance/Watering: Avoid drought conditions by watering regularly
Soil & Site Requirements: Does well in acidic soil conditions. Typically a slow grower.
Links: https://hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/grumichama.html

Barbados Cherry

Often forming multi-trunked shrub or tree, the Barbados cherry is a sweet fruit packed with the vitamin C content of 12 oranges. Fruit loses its freshness quickly after being picked, be sure to enjoy the fruit from the tree.

USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-11
Chill Hours: -
Deciduous/Evergreen: Semi-Evergreen
Plant Type: Perennial
Pollinator: Self-fertile
Blooming Season: May-November
Ripening Season: 2-3 weeks after flowering, can fruit for many months but varies with watering schedule
Years to Bear Fruit/Edible Qualities:
Full Size: Bushy shrub growing up to 10' high
Cold Tolerance: Cold tolerant for brief exposure to 28 degrees. Protect young plants at 30 degrees.
Light Requirements: Full Sun for more fruits
Drought Tolerance/Watering: Drought Tolerant once established but ensure watering during flowering & fruiting. For initial planting water every day to every other day and then gradually begin water 2-3 times per week after initial planting
Soil & Site Requirements: Prefers slightly acidic soil, tolerant of a variety of soils.
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