| Cedar Bay Cherry | |
| Eugenia reinwardtiana | |
| a.k.a. Beach Cherry |
Bulbous red fruit, usually about 1" around, with juicy and flavorfull pulp having a very pleasant, berry or grape-like flavor.
Description: Small shrub or tree, often to only 10-20ft.
Hardiness: The shrub would appear to be able to
survive temperature drops to 30-32F.
Growing Environment: Minimal cultural information is available, but the shrub seems to grow well in cooler
than tropical climates, where mean temperatures are below 70F.
cedar bay cherry bush, about 3-4ft tall
Propagation: By seeds, which are quite slow to germinate. Seeds can be dried but germinate best when fresh.
Uses: Eaten fresh, used to flavor drinks, sweets, and preserves.
Native Range: Native to rainforest areas of Eastern Australia. Especially prevalent around the Cedar Bay region, hence the name.