Cedar Bay Cherry Live Plants (Eugenia Reinwardtiana)

Common Names

Cedrela bayensis, Prunus maritima, Eugenia foetida

Botanical Name

Syzygium luehmannii

General Information

BharathGreens sells the tropical evergreen Cedar Bay Cherry. This Australian fruit shrub brightens any garden with its orange-red cherries, which are tasty and attractive. The fruit tastes sweet like berries and grapes and can be eaten fresh or preserved.

Cultivation

Bloom to ripening takes 2–3 years. Required Maintenance: Grow and Maintain Moderately: Avoid the Cedar Bay Cherry in frost-prone areas.

Benefits

Cedar Bay cherries contain antioxidants that purify blood. The succulent pulp’s pleasant taste makes it ideal for jams and preserves. Durable hardwood from the tree is also valuable commercially.