This selection of Brazilian cherry, known as Black Beauty, ripens to a deep purple/black colour and has exceptional flavour. Not to be confused with the common red Brazilian cherry (Eugenia uniflora), also known as the pitanga, which has a resinous and tart flavour.

Ideally suited to our subtropical growing conditions. So well suited that it has weed potential so be mindful where planting this, ensure the fruit are picked promptly (or netted) so that they aren’t distributed by birds.

Grows very well in a 100 litre pot which we’ve planted it in to keep it contained as it has weed potential. The fruits are far superior and much sweeter than the common red Brazilian cherry. Planting in a pot keeps it contained and transportable. We use netting to keep the birds out and eat every ripe one as soon as it appears. Keeping it is a pot by the front door means we keep a close eye on it! Saying that it’s not as bad as the red in terms of we’d potentially in our experience. For the record over half of our property is land for wildlife and we are passionate wilderness rehabilitators and very conscious of weed potential.

Caution: The seeds of this plant are poisonous.