CEDAR BAY CHERRY
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Description
Other Names: Australian Beach
The fruit is very decorative due to its bright orange-red colour. They are also delicious, with sweet, soft flesh. The shrubs are very slow growing so they are perfect for growing in ornamental pots. They fruit from a young age, starting in their first or second year. This delicious fruit shows great potential for the exotic fruit and bush food markets due to the high quality of the fruit. They grow well in sunny or shaded positions requiring well drained soil, extra water and fertiliser will help to speed up it growth a little. Warning This species is susceptible to Myrtle Rust (Puccinia psidiisl)It has been observed in the field with moderate to severe damage and will require ongoing treatment to control the rust. For more information follow this link. http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/biosecurity/plant/myrtle-rust
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Plant Information or Specifications
Preferred Climate
Tropical, Subtropical
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Seedling
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
1-2m
Plants required to Pollinate
1 (Self Pollinating)
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Can it Handle Frosts?
Likes Temps above 5deg, Sometimes
Amount of leaves in Winter?
All Leaves (Evergreen)
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas
SA, WA
Suitability in Pots
Yes
Water Requirements
Moderate Watering
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree?
Dwarf (1/2 Normal Size)
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest
4-5 Years
Sun or Shade
Full (Sun:80%-100%), Part (Sun:50-80%)
Preferred Soil Type
Good Drainage
Soil pH
Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months
February, March
Customer Comments on Cedar Bay Cherry
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Cedar Bay Cherry
Drainage...very important I found it grew better in a pot in full sun. | John - Punchbowl, Sydney, NSW 08-Dec-2005
Cedar Bay Cherry
Its good | Brendan Mckenna - Wellard, WA 22-Sep-2006
Cedar Bay Cherry
Superb tasting aussie bush fruit. Has tremendous potential in the aussie home garden. | Richard Walter - Wollongong, NSW 23-Nov-2006
Cedar Bay Cherry
Handles our dry and scorching summers no problems (with some water of course) | Amanda - Geraldton, WA 19-May-2009
Cedar Bay Cherry
The fruit tastes even better in cooler climates. But don't try to grow them below 31F degrees. Fruits nearly all the time over 50F degrees. | Suni Buni - Orlando , FL 07-Mar-2010
Cedar Bay Cherry
We are in Mackay,I put it in the shade and it nearly died, moved it next to our fence so it gets full sun, its going crazy Cant wait for it to fruit. | Barry Parkins - Mackay, QLD 03-Apr-2014
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Cedar Bay Cherry (Cutting) 7/10 Amanda19's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3106 days 14hrs Comments: - This has been easy to grow. I think it needs afternnon shade though. I find the fruit can be a bit astringent tasting. It needs to be very ripe before I can eat it. They don't bear much fruit but pretty much carry them all year round. i haven't had to prune yet. Fruiting Months January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December Height 0.5 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 2 First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot Sun/Shade: Full Sun Water Given in: Spring Pollination: Self Pollination Fertiliser or Organics Used: Manure, clay, straw, blood and none 10% potash Pest Control: None needed as yet. Organic Status:Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report |
Cedar Bay Cherry (Seedling) 3/10 Edward3's Edible FruitsUpdate: 14 days 20hrs Comments: - The first plant died in winter, but possibly due to being overwatered one time, as I have since read from another contributor that this plant requires very good drainage. Planted another plant and covered with shade cloth to see if it grows better. But this one also started to lose leaves, so have moved it to another more sheltered part of the garden in part shade. This time it is growing well. The scarlet fruits look very attractive. Initial fruit had rather little flesh, but was better in subsequent years, possibly because of more frequent watering at fruiting time. Nevertheless, the fruit is not particularly tasty. Fruiting Months January Planted: 2009 Height 0.5 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 First Fruited: 7 Years from purchase in pot Sun/Shade: Low Sun Water Given in: Autumn SummerPollination: Self Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report |
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