{"product_id":"manila-tennis-ball-cherry-cherries-grafted-plant-1-2-feet-height","title":"Manila Tennis Ball Cherry Cherries Grafted Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Manila Tennis Ball Cherry (often botanically identified as Flacourtia sp. or sometimes Eugenia reinwardtiana) is a rare tropical fruit shrub celebrated for its sweet, berry-like flavor and ornamental beauty. Despite the name, the fruit is not actually the size of a tennis ball—it is typically about 1 inch (3–4 cm) in diameter, roughly the size of a large cherry or a \"miniature\" tennis ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow is a detailed description of its characteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Texture\u003cbr\u003eFruit: Round, glossy, and vibrant. It starts green and ripens into a deep red or reddish-purple hue. The skin is smooth and thin, while the flesh inside is soft, juicy, and surrounds a small, cherry-like pit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoliage: The plant is an evergreen shrub or small tree with lush, dark green leaves that are oval or elliptical. In some varieties, the leaves may have lightly serrated edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers: Before fruiting, the tree produces small, fragrant white blossoms that are highly attractive to pollinators like bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlavor Profile\u003cbr\u003eThe Manila Tennis Ball Cherry is often rated as one of the best-tasting tropical \"cherries.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaste: It is primarily sweet with subtle, complex notes of grape, honey, and mixed berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTanginess: Some varieties or slightly under-ripe fruits may have a mild citrusy tang, though it is generally much sweeter than the common Surinam Cherry (Eugenia uniflora), which can sometimes have a resinous aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Cultivation\u003cbr\u003ePlant Type: A hardy, slow-to-moderate growing shrub that typically reaches 10–15 feet in height but can be kept smaller through pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClimate: It thrives in tropical and subtropical climates (21°C–38°C). It is drought-tolerant once established but does not tolerate frost well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVersatility: Due to its dense foliage and thorns (in some Flacourtia species), it is often used as a \"living fence\" or hedge, as well as an ornamental centerpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruiting Time: Grafted or layered plants usually begin to bear fruit within 3–4 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"India's #1 Largest Plant Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47889867800801,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/8476\/2337\/files\/41lfjxcoxtl-640x640.avif?v=1769281794","url":"https:\/\/farmgao.com\/products\/manila-tennis-ball-cherry-cherries-grafted-plant-1-2-feet-height","provider":"India's #1 Largest Plant Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}