Suriname cherry has been grown for many decades in Guam as a garden ornamental and fruiting hedge plant. The plant’s adaptability to the island’s soil conditions and its triple role as an attractive ornamental, windbreak, and edible fruit–producing plant within two to six years from seed make it especially well-suited to Pacific island gardens.

Its fruits resemble small, bright red pumpkins that blend the flavors of cherry, bell pepper, and spice. It is commonly eaten fresh off the tree, although the fruit can be used to make jams and jellies, syrups, juices, wines or vinegars, relishes and pickles, and baked goods.
Led by sustainable agriculture experts L. Robert Barber and Mark Acosta, the workshop will teach participants how to grow a plant from seed and how to maintain and care for it as either a small shade tree, a hedge, or a potted patio plant.

Pre-registration and pre-payment is required to attend. Those interested can register at https://url.uog.edu/suriname-cherry. The registration fee is $15 includes one half-gallon sized potted plant for each participant to take home. For more information, contact Megumi Hikichi at (671) 735-2080 or hikichim@triton.uog.edu.