General Landscape Uses: Attractive hedge, windbreak, or specimen tree
Ecological Restoration Notes: Restore degraded lands, enhance biodiversity, and stabilize ecosystems
Description: This is a popular hedge used in landscapes. It gets very thick and you can maintain it at any height. Cherry Hedge is a great replacement for ficus, and can be used as a privacy screen between homes.
Dimensions: Height 6-10 ft
Growth Rate: Fast
Native Range: South America
Native Habitats: Tropical and subtropical forests, coastal areas, and disturbed lands
Soils: Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soils
Nutritional Requirements: Moderate
Salt Water Tolerance: Low to moderate
Salt Wind Tolerance: Moderate
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Flower Color: White
Flower Characteristics: Small, fragrant, appearing in clusters
Flowering Season: Spring to early summer
Fruit: Ribbed, pumpkin-like appearance that starts green, ripens to orange, red, or deep purple (depending on variety)
Wildlife and Ecology: Birds and mammals consume the fruit, aiding in seed dispersal
Horticultural Notes: Grown from seed or cuttings
Comments:
Steve –
I got a BEAUTIFUL HUGE plant with lots of baby fruits on it!! Thank you!! I will be ordering another one soon!
Marco V. –
Nice plant.
Daniel Grimail –
My plants arrived in perfect condition! They were big and healthy. Thanks.
Leo Oriolo –
Fast delivery! Beautiful, big, healthy plants. Thank you.
Jann Fischer –
We are so happy! The cherry plants are so beautiful! The new hedge looks awesome! And your crew were exceptional! Thank you so much!