Eugenia cherry of the Rio Grande (Eugenia involucrata) is a slow growing fruit tree (or bush) which produces dark reddish-purple berries that both resemble and taste like cherries. Native to Brazil, the cherry of the Rio Grande can be eaten fresh, used for jellies and jams, or frozen. Also known as big river cherries, these exotic fruit trees can be container grown and young trees are available online.The Rio Grande cherry ‘Eugenia Aggregata or Eugenia involucrata’ is an evergreen shrub originally from Brazil that brings small fruits from dark red to purple and sweet taste like cherry. Rio Grande cherries are easy to cultivate and require relatively little maintenance for the growth of healthy and productive plants.Eugenia cherry of the Rio Grande (Eugenia involucrata) is a slow growing fruit tree (or bush) which produces dark reddish-purple berries that both resemble and taste like cherries. Native to Brazil, the cherry of the Rio Grande can be eaten fresh, used for jellies and jams, or frozen. Also known as big river cherries, these exotic fruit trees can be container grown and young trees are available online.
Cherry Of The Rio Grande Care
Eugenia Involucrata



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How to Care for the Plant
Water
While fruiting, water deeply using basin irrigation weekly in the hottest part of the year, every two to four weeks in winter.
Pruning
Perform minor trimming, in winter as needed, to maintain shape.
Fertilizer
Use organic fertilizer once a month during the growing season. Apply plant micronutrients containing magnesium in irrigation water mid-winter.
Sunlight
Full open shade all day, no direct sun in temperatures over 90°F.
Soil
Well drained, high organic content, pH 5.6-7.0 (acidic to neutral). This plant is intolerant of salt and alkaline soil.
Temperature
Young plants are hardy to 25°F, older plants are reportedly hardy to 15°F.
Popularity
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