Savannah Cherry (Eugenia Calycina)

Savannah Cherry /Eugenia Calycina is a deciduous shrub growing native to S. America - eastern and Central Brazil, also known as Savannah Cherry, Field cherry, Jabuti Cherry, Grao De Galo, Cerejinha, Cereja De Cerrado, Pitanga-Vermelha, Red Pitanga, Pitanga Cherry of Cerrado, and Ca-Ajaboti, is a flowering shrub in the family Myrtaceae.

It has thick, very succulent, soft pulp with a pleasant, sweet flavor and it can be eaten raw or made into jellies and sweets. 

Common Name: Savannah Cherry

Botanical Name: Eugenia Calycina

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 3-4 Years

Maintenance Required: Moderate