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Eugenia myrtifolia
Also Known As
- Syzygium paniculatum
- Brush Cherry
- Magenta Cherry
- Scrub Cherry
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 6'-40'
- W: 3'-10'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Eugenia myrtifolia plant details
Eugenia myrtifolia is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with bronze, green and red foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Eugenia myrtifolia
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: myrtaceae
- Foliage: evergreen bronze, green and red
- Mature size: 3 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 40 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: bonsai, container plant, fragrant, hedge, houseplant, topiary, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Eugenia myrtifolia
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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How to Grow Eugenia myrtifolia
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- red
- bronze
- green
Flower Color
- white
Fruit
- purple
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Tree, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 10'-12'
Width: 10'-12'
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- regular - occasional
aka Surinam Cherry
Plant Type
Tree, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 15'-25'
Width: 10'-15'
- sun
- regular
Scientific Name: Eugenia myrcianthes
aka Hexachlamys edulis
Plant Type
Tree, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
8b-10b
Size
Height: 15'-25'
Width: 15'-25'
- sun
- even moisture - regular
Scientific Name: Pimenta dioica
aka Eugenia pimenta, Pimenta officinalis, Jamaica Pepper, Jamaican Allspice, Newspice, Pimenta, Pimento
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 20'-40'
Width: 20'-40'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
Scientific Name: Eugenia involucrata
aka Eugenia aggregata, Eugenia cerasiflora, Myrtus aggregata
Plant Type
Tree, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 10'-20'
Width: 10'-15'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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