Cherry of Rio Grande (Black) Seedling encephalartos New leaf growth on this

New leaf growth on this variety also has a unique bronze-like colour

it has a slightly rounded body

They germinate readily in about 4 to 6 weeks if kept at a moderate temperature at around 20 to 25 degrees (for example

As this plant matures its primary stem will become exposed as the smaller base leaves fall off and the size of its mature leaves increases

Frost tender

Cherry of Rio Grande (Black) Seedling encephalartos New leaf growth on thisThe Cherry of Rio Grande (Eugenia involucrata) is a highly ornamental tree shrub that produces very tasty fruit described as tasting somewhere between a cherry and a plum. It is cold hardy down to 6c and a heavy producer, quite suitable to New Zealand growing in most places. Fruiting usually begins within 3 5 years by which time it can be quite productive but can sometimes take longer. This seedling is quite small but healthy and definitely sturdy