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Brush Cherry

Syzygium Paniculatum

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Overview

The Eugenia Brush Cherry, Syzygium paniculatum, is a hardy, evergreen shrub with lustrous, dark green foliage. Typically reaching 10-15 feet high and 5-8 feet wide, it boasts fluffy white flowers and edible red berries. Ideal for hedges or topiary, it thrives in full to partial sun. Plant in well-draining soil and provide moderate watering. USDA zones 9-11 suit it best. Regular pruning maintains shape and encourages dense growth.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 9–11Climate Mediterranean
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — Ideal for hedges or topiary, it thrives in full to partial sun
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — Typically reaching 10-15 feet high and 5-8 feet wide, it boasts fluffy white flowers and edible red berriesBrush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — Regular watering and occasional pruning to shape are recommended; is an evergreen shrub that is highly prized for itsBrush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — With its compact growth and versatile nature; these blooms often give way to small red berriesBrush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — edible and enjoyed by birds; it is hardy in USDA zones 9b through 11 and has moderate drought tolerance once establishedBrush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — Native to Australia and New Zealand, it is well-suited to a variety of landscape settingsBrush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — scientifically known as Syzygium paniculatum+68

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Mature height
10–20 Ft.
Mature width
4–6 Ft.

Classification

Family
Myrtaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — The Eugenia Brush Cherry, Syzygium paniculatum, is a hardy, evergreen shrub with lustrous, dark green foliage
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — Typically reaching 10-15 feet high and 5-8 feet wide, it boasts fluffy white flowers and edible red berries
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — Regular watering and occasional pruning to shape are recommended; is an evergreen shrub that is highly prized for its
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — With its compact growth and versatile nature; these blooms often give way to small red berries
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — edible and enjoyed by birds; it is hardy in USDA zones 9b through 11 and has moderate drought tolerance once established
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — Native to Australia and New Zealand, it is well-suited to a variety of landscape settings
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — scientifically known as Syzygium paniculatum
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — Regular pruning maintains shape and encourages dense growth
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — USDA zones 9-11 suit it best
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — This adaptable plant can be tailored to form hedgerows or shaped as a stand-alone topiary specimen
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — which offer a year-round visual appeal
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — The plant produces fluffy white to cream flowers in the summer
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — which are rather inconspicuous but delightfully fragrant
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — attracting pollinators and providing subtle interest
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — These blooms often give way to small red berries
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — edible and enjoyed by birds
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — Plant in well-draining soil and provide moderate watering
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — These blooms often give way to small red berries; this adaptable plant can be tailored to form hedgerows or shaped as a
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — It is hardy in USDA zones 9b through 11 and has moderate drought tolerance once established
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — Regular watering and occasional pruning to shape are recommended
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — With its compact growth and versatile nature
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — Eugenia Brush Cherry can be a cornerstone in any garden
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — yellow flowers in the garden
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — shrub / tree with yellow blooms

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