Botanical Name: Syzygium paniculatum 'Compactum'
Common Name: Compact Eugenia Type of Plant: dicot: shrub or tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape erect, with closely set branches ascending and spreading to form a dense oval to round canopy Height 5-20' Spread 6-15' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full/partial sun Soil prefers well draining loam, tolerates most Hardiness some frost, thrives in warm coastal areas(zones 16, 17, 19-24) Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite, elliptic-obovate, 1 to 1-1/2" long, dark glossy green, new foliage reddish, somewhat acuminate apex Flowers white, 1/2" wide, many stamened, mostly terminal small clusters – summer, intermittent Fruit 1/2" long rose-purple berry Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings, seed Usage: excellent hedge or topiary plant, valued for its clean appearance, medium large filler, barriers, can become med. sized tree Landscape Care: Watering prefers moderate, tolerates some drought after established Fertilizing balanced in spring Pruning any time to shape desired Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: Australia Family: Myrtaceae Notes: |
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