Is Surinam Cherry Edible

Surinam cherry hedges and shrub trees are often planted as ornamentals, but the fruit is edible and quite tasty when ripe.

What is Surinam cherry good for?

Eugenia uniflora (Surinam cherry tree) is an important species in traditional medicine and is used to decrease blood pressure and prevent heartburn, bronchitis, colic and stomachaches. The tealeaves have antirheumatic, anti-dysenteric, and febrifuge properties and are used to treat diabetes.

How can you tell if a cherry is edible?

1. If you take a close look at the fruit, you should be able to distinguish cherry trees from other fruiting trees, such as cherry plum trees or apple trees. …
2. A good rule of thumb is that if the fruit is smaller than ¾ of an inch, it is probably a cherry.