Cherry of the Rio Grande -- best cherry tree to plant if you live in zone 9 or 10 and crave the taste of fresh cherries! Store Cherry of the Rio Grande fruits in the refrigerator in a breathable container for up to a week. Botanical Name: Eugenia aggregata. Very tasty sweet cherry flavor. Common Name: Cherry of the Rio Grande. All pictures are contributed by our community. On Feb 16, 2009, Sequee from Carmel, NY (Zone 6b) wrote: I grew it 2 year in a row, and while the taste was fine, the production was low, and the size was inferior to many others. All we see are empty ... read more, Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Davesgarden.com. 5 members have or want this plant for trade. Garden Gainzz 679 views. Cold Tolerance: Cold tolerant to 20 degrees when mature. ", I had been seeing this plant growing along the road ... read more, I have literal swarms of honey bees yearly. A sweet, tart cherry fruit that looks like you'd expect a cherry to look! The cherry of the Rio Grande is the most cold tolerant of these species, closely followed by the Surinam cherry, and these can be grown further north. Climax Height & Spread: Shrub or tree growing 10'-20' high, Narrow. All pictures are contributed by our community. Even though it had good flavor and production it did not make the cut this year because I had several other similar Tomatoes I wanted to try. Although there is a lot of variation with the cherry of the Rio Grande as to the size of the fruit, there is not a lot of variation in quality, at least in my experience. Height x Width: 12' x 8' Season: April - May. This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions: On Jun 28, 2013, tem from Los Angeles, CA wrote: My tomatoes were very round, rather than plum shaped. I use ... read more, Our neighbors had peacocks when I was growing up. Said to have made it through Florida's great freeze in Gainsville. I am not sure yet but it will probably be back in the line-up next year in 07. Protect young plants at 30 degrees. Welcome to the famous Dave's Garden website. The Cherry of the Rio Grande, Eugenia aggregata, is native to Brazil and grows quite well in south Florida. DESCRIPTIONS Cherry of the Rio Grande.Small evergreen tree or large shrub which commonly grows to about 15 feet. 5/15/19 Update on the Jaboticaba at Prusch Park San Jose - Duration: 4:29. I grew Rio Grande last year (05) and it was a good Tomato which I enjoyed eating right off the vine. Cherries of the Rio Grande are easy to grow, requiring relatively little maintenance for the growth of healthy, productive plants. View picture of Eugenia Species, Rio Grande Cherry (Eugenia cerasiflora) at Dave's Garden. The plant is an attractive evergreen shrub that grows to … View picture of Eugenia Species, Rio Grande Cherry (Eugenia cerasiflora) at Dave's Garden. Cherry of the Rio Grande Pot Size: 3 gallon Age: 2-3 year "For sale is a live plant with established root system in a pot. Welcome to the famous Dave's Garden website. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. can be used for cooking or eaten right off the tree; grown as a hardy shrub in zone 9a or 9b, Eugenia involucrata, the Cherry of the Rio Grande, 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. On Sep 11, 2006, MikeyJoe from Clarksville, IN wrote: I grew Rio Grande last year (05) and it was a good Tomato which I enjoyed eating right off the vine. Join our friendly community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants. Small/medium, 1-2" around, deep red to purple berry, resembling the grumichama (though more elongated and much larger) and several other Eugenia species. The ... read more, You said there would be turkey. Growing Cherry of the Rio Grande: Eugenia involucrata Botanical Overview A member of the Myrtle family (Myrtaceae), the Eugenia genus contains over 1000 species worldwide including several with edible fruit. Even though it had good flavor and production it did not make the cut this year because I had several other similar Tomatoes I wanted to try. This delicious cherry is typically 1-2 inches long and oval in shape. Cultural practices. Join our friendly community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants. ***Images of fruit or edible qualities are provided from our nursery's stock of producing plants to show the potential yield of of our fruiting & edible plants. Damage Temp: 27F. Add prepared fruits to baked goods and breakfast cereals or yogurts and parfaits. COMMENTS. Cherry of the Rio Grande fruits are often eaten fresh, or used to make jams, jellies, and juices. I am not sure yet but it will … Cherry of the Rio Grande season! It is a very beautiful small evergreen tree, 20 - 25 feet in height, with dark green, glossy, waxy leaves. Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored. Cherry of the Rio Grande is a great “cherry” for Florida. Cherry of the Rio Grande is usually propagated by seed, although seedlings may take up to 4 to 5 years to begin producing fruit. It has a pleasant and tasty sweet cherry flavor. Cherry of the Rio Grande Eugenia aggregata. Avg. Let's have a taste.1 - Duration: 8:56. Family: Myrtaceae. As the tree gets older the bark peels off, resulting in a smooth and very attractive trunk. However, it may grow as high as 30 feet under favorable conditions. Browse pictures and read growth / cultivation information about Eugenia Species, Rio Grande Cherry (Eugenia cerasiflora) supplied by member gardeners in the PlantFiles database at Dave's Garden. 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