White Pitanga (3 Seeds)

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White Pitanga is a versatile, easy-to-grow tree that offers beauty and a delicious harvest. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting, this tree will make a unique and rewarding addition to your garden. White Pitanga is a dwarf cultivar

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White Pitanga (Eugenia uniflora), also known as Surinam Cherry, is a stunning addition to any garden, offering both ornamental beauty and delicious fruit. This versatile tree is ideal for those looking to add a splash of colour and flavour to their outdoor space. The white cultivar is one of the rarest of all cultivars in Eugenia uniflora.

a 3rd year plant thrives in full sun to part shade, making it adaptable to a variety of garden settings. It’s a compact tree, typically reaching up to 1.5-3 metres in height, with a similar spread, making it perfect for smaller gardens or as part of a mixed hedge. When planting, it’s best to allow at least 1m of space from other trees or structures to ensure healthy growth and development.

This tree is known for its glossy, dark green leaves, which take on a red hue when new, adding year-round interest to your garden. The fruiting season begins in late spring and continues through summer, with the tree producing small, ribbed, bright white, slightly yellow cherries. The fruit is honey sweet with a hint of lemonade, perfect for eating fresh or making jams, jellies, and desserts.

White Pitanga prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil, and is tolerant of various soil types. Regular watering is needed during establishment and fruiting, but the tree becomes quite drought-tolerant once mature. It’s also relatively hardy, withstanding mild frost and thriving in warm climates.

One of the great advantages of White Pitanga is its low maintenance. The tree is self-pollinating, so you don’t need a second tree for fruit production. It requires minimal pruning, mainly to shape and remove any dead or crossing branches, ensuring a healthy structure. Fertilising in spring with a balanced fertiliser will encourage vigorous growth and a bountiful harvest.

White Pitanga is also an excellent choice for container growing, making it suitable for patios or small spaces. Its compact size and attractive foliage make it a standout ornamental tree, while the fruit provides a delightful bonus. From seed some plants may revert back to red version of the original.