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

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