Smooth surinam cherry

[Galka]

Noticed this morning... flower buds? 





I got this little plant from Adam a year ago. It grows really really slow. Seems like it didn't grow at all. The tag was lost but I believe it stated Smooth Surinam cherry (small fruits). Adam, could you confirm that? And, is it normal for this plant to fruit in that size? Was it a seedling or grafted? I know you may not remember but maybe you do. 

[FlyingFoxFruits]

Noticed this morning... flower buds? 





I got this little plant from Adam a year ago. It grows really really slow. Seems like it didn't grow at all. The tag was lost but I believe it stated Smooth Surinam cherry (small fruits). Adam, could you confirm that? And, is it normal for this plant to fruit in that size? Was it a seedling or grafted? I know you may not remember but maybe you do. 

to those who are waiting for me to answer their inquiries via email, sorry, it may take may a few weeks, but I will respond.

to some I'm sure it seems like a slap in the face, when I respond to posts on the forum, before answering all my emails...but that's the way it goes...I can only do so much...and now i must answer my friend's questions:

sorry i can't remember Galka, but it very well could be the smooth surinam...i had one that stayed so small for over 2yrs...less than 10 inch tall, it got stunted...i gave that tree away, but can't remember to who...maybe it was you?!

[Galka]

It was me, Adam. I remember now. So, we'll call it super dwarf smooth surinam cherry.  This tree is 5 inch tall.

[FlyingFoxFruits]

Galka,

looks can be deceiving, that seedling is over 3yr old (close to 4yr if I'm not mistaken)...I have some from the same batch that are about 4-5ft tall.

[Galka]

Galka,

looks can be deceiving, that seedling is over 3yr old (close to 4yr if I'm not mistaken)...I have some from the same batch that are about 4-5ft tall.

Did they fruit? Can you post the picture? If you don't have time, it's OK.  Maybe later. 

[LivingParadise]

Jealous! My red surinam and black surinam cherries are easily twice or maybe three times that size, and no flowers yet...

I have never had the opportunity to taste them to know if I even like them! I have heard a lot of bad things that make me apprehensive, but I am still optimistic that I will get good ones - particularly for the black variety! All one can do is hope!

[MangoFang]

LP - my red surinam's surely do taste different but I really LOVE them now.  They don't do too well in our intense heat -
I should probably plant one in some part shade to see if the production improves....

Gary

[bsbullie]

LP - my red surinam's surely do taste different but I really LOVE them now.  They don't do too well in our intense heat -
I should probably plant one in some part shade to see if the production improves....

Gary

They like plenty of water, too.

[huertasurbanas]

Jealous! My red surinam and black surinam cherries are easily twice or maybe three times that size, and no flowers yet...

I have never had the opportunity to taste them to know if I even like them! I have heard a lot of bad things that make me apprehensive, but I am still optimistic that I will get good ones - particularly for the black variety! All one can do is hope!

all red very ripe ones that I tasted were so good! u just should wait them to fall to the ground

[MangoFang]

mmmm.....good tip bsb......and with our drought and water restrictions
that could be tough to accomplish........


Gary

[Mark in Texas]

to some I'm sure it seems like a slap in the face, when I respond to posts on the forum, before answering all my emails...but that's the way it goes...I can only do so much...and now i must answer my friend's questions:

sorry i can't remember Galka, but it very well could be the smooth surinam...i had one that stayed so small for over 2yrs...less than 10 inch tall, it got stunted...i gave that tree away, but can't remember to who...maybe it was you?!

Just a thought. I'm active in quite a few gardening forums and when someone posts a question in a private message venue I kindly ask them to post it publicly for everyone's benefit.  I bet I've answered the same questions a million times.  After a while ya get tired of folks not bothering to lurk before posting and not using the SEARCH option.

[Soren]

Looks very much like a E. pitanga to me; stunned vertical growth, no glossy upper surface of the leaves, flowering while small.