{"product_id":"cherry-surinam","title":"Chamba Surinman Cherry","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Surinam Cherry, also known as Brazilian Cherry, is a vibrant and fast-growing evergreen hedge plant that doubles as a unique fruit producer. This versatile shrub is instantly recognizable by its glossy, aromatic foliage and distinctive ribbed, pumpkin-shaped fruit that ripens from green to bright orange-red. The flavor is a complex and intriguing mix of sweet, tart, and resinous notes, often compared to a cross between a tomato and a cherry. While its taste can be polarizing, its ornamental value, ease of growth, and use in preserves make it a fascinating addition to warm-climate gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces unique, deeply \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eribbed, pumpkin-shaped fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that transitions from green to orange to deep red.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomplex and resinous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ranging from tart to sweet, with hints of pine, mango, and tomato.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleaves are highly aromatic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when crushed, often used in teas and for their fragrance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptionally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efast-growing plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, perfect for creating a dense, evergreen privacy screen or hedge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelf-pollinating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and fruits heavily multiple times per year in warm climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery adaptable and drought-tolerant once established; can handle poor soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A unique blend of sweet and sour with strong resinous, piney, or sometimes bitter notes. The deepest red, fully ripe fruits are the sweetest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Juicy and thin-skinned, with a single large seed or occasionally two.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Best enjoyed fresh when fully ripe (dark red). Excellent for making unique \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejams, jellies, sauces, and liqueurs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where sugar balances its tartness. Often used as an ornamental hedge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Victory Nursery","offers":[{"title":"24\" Box","offer_id":43447700324440,"sku":null,"price":999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8000\/6232\/files\/Chamba_Surinman_Cherry_3.png?v=1764665987","url":"https:\/\/victorynursery.us\/products\/cherry-surinam","provider":"Victory Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}