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    • Photo of Eugenia myrtifolia by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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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

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    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

    Brush Cherry - a evergreen with a bold lush full branching appearance. The new growth is bronze red. Fragrant creamy white brush like flowers followed by purple fruit. Likes part to full sun. Used as bonsai subject, topiary, trimmed into hedge or shapes. Hardy zone 9-11. Interior houseplants in North.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Eugenia myrtifolia plant

    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

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    Amomyrtus luma

    aka Amomyrtus luma - Nahuel Huapi, Eugenia apiculata, Luma apiculata, Luma apiculata 'Eugenia', Myrtus apiculata, Myrtus lechleriana, Myrtus luma, Arrayan, Chilean Myrtle, Orange Bark Myrtle, Soap Bark Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 10'-12'

    Width: 10'-12'

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Amomyrtus luma flower by peganum
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    Allspice

    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
    Photo of Allspice foliage by Almost Eden
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    Cherry of the Rio Grande

    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
    Photo of Cherry of the Rio Grande flower by Lalithamba
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    Eugenia uniflora

    aka Surinam Cherry

    Plant Type

    Tree, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 15'-25'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Eugenia uniflora fruit by Hans B
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    Ubajay

    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
    Photo of Ubajay fruit by Niccaballero
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