Brush Cherry
Syzygium Paniculatum
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

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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