Surinam Cherry (Eugenia uniflora) is very invasive in many natural areas as well as in the landscape as well as in many habitats in central and southern Florida and the Keys from zone 9a southward, … Surinam Cherry in Florida flowers in early spring and develops attractive ribbed fruits about an inch in diameter that ripen from bright red to deep scarlet to purple-maroon. As a hedge, it is … The Surinam Cherry is also known for its wild edible fruits and it belongs to the Eugenia species. For many years Surinam cherry was a … The tasty Surinam produces a 1" diameter, reddish-black cherry. Surinam Cherry Tree Grafted Black Star Variety in a 3 Gallon Container. This is a very unique looking cherry because of it`s pumpkin-like shape. Tolerant of pruning as for hedges the new foliage is varying shade of maroon slowly turning to green. In Florida, the Surinam cherry is one of the most common hedge plants and used widely as an … ... All plants for sale … The cherry … 5 Plant Hedge Package (Limited Quantity) Eugenia Uniflora Surinam Cherry – A highly ornate evergreen shrub or small tree usually maturing to 20 feet. Surinam cherry, or pitanga, is an evergreen shrub or small tree that's known for its attractive fruits, which look like glossy, bite-sized pumpkins.