The tropics and subtropics of Africa and Asia are the natural habitat of the burmese cherry, or Flacourtia SP. These cherry have a spherical, bulbous shape, and their exterior skin is lustrous, smooth, and has a vivid violet colour. It has a soft, juicy exterior and a cherry-like pit inside. Cherry flavour is nice and sweet, with berry and grape undertones.
Common Name: Burmese Cherry
Botanical Name: Flacourtia SP
Bloom Time/Fruiting: 1.5 Years
Maintenance Required: Moderate
| Weight | 2.5 kg |
|---|---|
| Planting and Care | Grows best in moist, humid tropical fields, mature trees are in full sunlight, the younger in partial shade. |
| Special Feature | The fruit is a source of antioxidants and helps one lose weight by suppressing hunger. |
| Uses/Benefits | Fruit is often eaten out-of-hand, used to flavour drinks and candies, pitted and cooked down to make jam, chutney, and pie filling. Cooked and pureed they can be made into a sauce and served atop desserts or alongside meats. Pitted and halved fruits can be added to fruit tarts, muffins, and cakes, or as a topping for ice cream, yoghourts, and salads. |
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