Accession #: 199200005
Accession Date: 1992-12-31
Common name: Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Family: Myrtaceae
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Country of Origin: E. & S. Brazil to S. South America
Description: Indigenous to South America, this plant is useful in landscaping for its red-colored new foliage against the dark green of older leaves along with its red to black, ribbed fruits. It also makes an attractive dense screening hedge amenable to clipping. The fruit can be excellent or only fair, depending on the variety. The deep red, almost black, fruited varieties tend to produce sweeter fruit.
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USDA Zone: 9b-11
Source: D. Smith
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