Syzgium paniculatum
Eugenia Brush Cherry
Description
Eugenia is a large, broad shrub can reach 25'+ tall and has small, dark green leaves with whtie flowers that bloom throughout the seasons. Berry fruit can be a problem if it falls onto cars, the paint may be stained.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12', 12-25'
Width Range
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Intermittent
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
n/a
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.