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

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