Botanical Name: Syzygium paniculatum (Eugenia myrtifolia)
Common Name: Australian brush cherry Type of Plant: dicot: tree/shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an erect, mostly single-trunked plant, with ascending-spreading branches forming a fairly dense oval canopy; plant can be easily trained into a variety of shapes Height 10-25' (60') Spread 1/2 - 2/3 Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full or partial sun Soil tolerates most; prefers well-draining locations Hardiness tender (zones 16, 17, 19-24); requires mild coastal climate Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite, elliptic-oval; 1"-2-1/2" long, dark green, tinged with red when young, glossy; petioles are 1/8" long Flowers cream-colored, with numerous stamens; flowers are borne in mostly terminal panicles; spring - early summer Fruit a berry: oval shaped, 1/2"-3/4" long; rose-volet or reddish Propagation: seed, semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: suitable for use as topiary, vertical column, background hedge or screen; plant is valued mainly for glossy foliage; fruit is ornamental Landscape Care: Watering an occasional deep soak; becomes drought tolerant when established Fertilizing balanced, in spring; check for chlorosis in wet adobe soils Pruning to shape desired; can be sheared Pests/Diseases Eugenia psyllid Special Conditions/Other Origin: Australia Family: Myrtaceae Notes: |
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