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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

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) — This adaptable plant can be tailored to form hedgerows or shaped as a stand-alone topiary specimen; yellow, image 56
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — Eugenia Brush Cherry can be a cornerstone in any garden
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — shrub / tree with yellow blooms
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