This is my Surinam Cherry (Eugenia uniflora). Similar to my Cinnamon, below, its leaves start growing as bright red and the green chlorophyll develops later. Unlike the Cinnamon, Surinam Cherry grows continuously, not in sudden flushes. This growth spurt is unusual.
Here is a wide view of the Surinam Cherry on the left and the Cinnamon on the right. The earlier bright red leaves on the Cinnamon have all turned lime green. There are very few leaves with any red remaining. The Surinam Cherry has several growing stems, all with a few red leaves. Any stem with active growth will always have some red leaves.
The Weather Channel has predicted overnight low temperatures in the upper 30 degree F. range early next week. This means I need to bring in my most cold sensitive plants before Sunday. I've already brought in seven of the largest plants. I sure am glad I mounted them on three inch casters!
[EDIT:] Oops! Somehow I mislabeled my Surinam Cherry as an Acerola. I have corrected my mistake above.
