Yellow Star Cherry Tree

You will get a healthy Yellow Star Cherry tree 4-6 inches tall.

Pitangatuba can be grown as a shrub or a small tree. It would be a wonderful addition to the edible landscape because of its manageable size, attractive dark green foliage, disease and pest resistance, and delectable fruit. It can be grown in full or partial sun and can be grown in a pot or the ground.

Depending on your climate, pitangatuba fruits throughout most of the year with heavier fruiting seasons in the spring and summer. The juicy fruit is extremely delicate and spoils quickly after ripening, so buying quality fruit is nearly impossible. Fruit can be eaten off the plant or used in juices, smoothies, jam/jelly, and ice cream.

This underrecognized plant is incredibly versatile and easy to grow, although it may be difficult to find at a local store. There are a handful of online retailers that can ship plants or seeds to your home.

Common Name(s) Pitangatuba, Star Cherry, Surinam Cherry
Scientific Name Eugenia selloi (Eugenia neonitida)
Days to Harvest 3-4 weeks from flowering
Light Full sun to partial sun
Water: Moderate to high
Soil Well draining, high organic content
Fertilizer 2-3 times per year using a balanced fertilizer
Pests Scale and caterpillars
Diseases Root rot and leaf spot