{"product_id":"ar-cherry-eugenia-selloi","title":"Star Cherry Plant – Eugenia selloi (Pitangatuba)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eStar Cherry Plant – Eugenia selloi (Pitangatuba)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShopify product description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive your edible garden a golden highlight with \u003cstrong\u003eStar Cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cstrong\u003ePitangatuba\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its unusual ribbed fruit and glossy foliage make it an eye-catching addition to a rare-fruit collection. The ripe flesh brings a bright tropical tang to drinks, preserves, and frozen desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore available plants at \u003cstrong\u003eThe Island Gardeners\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Palm Bay pickup near Melbourne, Florida, and nationwide shipping to eligible destinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy grow Star Cherry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive yellow fruit with deep, rounded ribs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA compact evergreen form suited to managed garden spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA flavorful option for gardeners who enjoy tart tropical fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnother harvest to track as your food forest develops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin and other names\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Brazilian fruit plant is sold as \u003cstrong\u003eEugenia selloi\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePitangatuba\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eStar Cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e. The name \u003cstrong\u003eEugenia neonitida\u003c\/strong\u003e also appears in horticultural references and nursery trade. It belongs to the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Use the botanical name when shopping to distinguish it from similarly named plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFruit size, taste, and texture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied photographs show green fruit developing into golden yellow-orange fruit with prominent rounded ribs. Nursery reports describe fruit around \u003cstrong\u003e1–2½ inches long\u003c\/strong\u003e, although size varies between plants and growing conditions. The flesh is soft and very juicy, with a lively sweet-tart flavor often compared with passion fruit. Allow fruit to become fully colored and soften before picking, and remove seeds before preparing the flesh. Use promptly after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry the pulp in juice, sorbet, fruit sauces, or preserves, adjusting sweetness to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant size and growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStar Cherry typically develops as a bushy evergreen shrub or small tree. Compact forms are often reported around \u003cstrong\u003e4–6 feet tall and wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, while other nursery descriptions allow for larger growth. Pruning, climate, and plant selection affect the final size. Allow room for branching and maintain access for picking rather than relying on an exact height guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large container can be useful for a patio garden or for moving the plant to winter protection. Check container moisture frequently and allow room for root growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide full sun to partial sun and well-drained soil with organic matter. Maintain regular moisture, especially during establishment and fruit development, without keeping the root zone waterlogged. Feed according to the product label and plant needs; ECHO's nursery guidance suggests balanced fertilizer two to three times annually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspect for scale and caterpillars, and address poor drainage if root problems develop. Lightly prune for shape and airflow. In Palm Bay and Central Florida, choose a protected spot and protect young plants from frost. Use a movable container where winter conditions require indoor protection with adequate light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest season and My Food Forest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlorida planning guide: repeated flushes during warm growing conditions.\u003c\/strong\u003e A dependable month-by-month season is not established across Florida, so this listing does not assign a fixed statewide calendar window. ECHO reports fruit development in approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 weeks after flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e; that is a flower-to-fruit estimate, not the time from planting to the first harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd Star Cherry to your \u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Calendar and My Food Forest\u003c\/strong\u003e plan, then record local flowering and picking dates. Those observations will help you compare its actual season with other fruit plants. Scan the Harvest Calendar QR in the product image to explore the tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStar Cherry \/ Pitangatuba\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical name used for listing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEugenia selloi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOther trade name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEugenia neonitida\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrazil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHabit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen shrub or small tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGolden yellow-orange, deeply ribbed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReported fruit size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 1–2½ inches; variable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEating quality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, juicy, tropical sweet-tart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarvest guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm-season flushes; local timing varies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDevelopment after flowering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 3–4 weeks, conditions permitting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular water with good drainage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtect young plants from frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Star Cherry the same as star fruit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStar Cherry is an Eugenia with fleshy, rounded fruit ribs. Carambola is a separate plant, Averrhoa carambola.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fruit in 3–4 weeks after I receive it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat estimate refers to fruit development after flowering on a mature, productive plant. First fruiting depends on plant age, propagation, and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the flavor sweet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpect a noticeable tang balanced with tropical sweetness. Ripeness and growing conditions influence the flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, with adequate root space, light, water, and drainage. Container plants need ongoing care and protection when local winter conditions are unsuitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size will arrive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose from the current stock options. The selected variant should give actual nursery plant specifications; fruit photographs illustrate the species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship nationwide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNationwide shipping is available to eligible destinations, subject to plant-entry restrictions, selected plant size, weather, and checkout availability. 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