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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 9–11Type Shrub, TreeClimate Mediterranean
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — attracting pollinators and providing subtle interest; ideal for hedges or topiary, it thrives in full to partial sun
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — Ideal for hedges or topiary, it thrives in full to partial sunBrush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — shrub / tree for full or halfBrush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — The Eugenia Brush Cherry, Syzygium paniculatum, is a hardy, evergreen shrub with lustrous, dark green, image 70Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — Typically reaching 10-15 feet high and 5-8 feet wide, it boasts fluffy white flowers and edible red berries; which offerBrush 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) — These blooms often give way to small red berries; this adaptable plant can be tailored to form hedgerows or, image 61+86

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Myrtaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — attracting pollinators and providing subtle interest; ideal for hedges or topiary, it thrives in full to partial sun
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — Ideal for hedges or topiary, it thrives in full to partial sun
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — shrub / tree for full or half
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — The Eugenia Brush Cherry, Syzygium paniculatum, is a hardy, evergreen shrub with lustrous, dark green, image 70
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — Typically reaching 10-15 feet high and 5-8 feet wide, it boasts fluffy white flowers and edible red berries; which offer
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) — These blooms often give way to small red berries; this adaptable plant can be tailored to form hedgerows or, image 61
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — attracting pollinators and providing subtle interest; ideal for hedges or topiary, it thrives in full to, image 60
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — which are rather inconspicuous but delightfully fragrant; with its compact growth and versatile nature
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — USDA zones 9-11 suit it best
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — Regular pruning maintains shape and encourages dense growth; edible and enjoyed by birds
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — which offer a year-round visual appeal
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — Native to Australia and New Zealand, it is well-suited to a variety of landscape settings
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — Plant in well-draining soil and provide moderate watering; typically reaching 10-15 feet high and 5-8 feet, image 73
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — The plant produces fluffy white to cream flowers in the summer, image 58
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — shrub / tree with yellow blooms; which are rather inconspicuous but delightfully fragrant
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — These blooms often give way to small red berries
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — Regular pruning maintains shape and encourages dense growth; edible and enjoyed by birds, image 52
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — Eugenia Brush Cherry can be a cornerstone in any garden; shrub / tree with yellow blooms
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — which are rather inconspicuous but delightfully fragrant
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — shrub / tree for full or half; eugenia Brush Cherry can be a cornerstone in any garden, image 69
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) — With its compact growth and versatile nature
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — Regular pruning maintains shape and encourages dense growth
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