Dwarf Brush Cherry
Eugenia myrtifolia 'Globulus'
Description | This attractive, compact evergreen develops vivid bronze-red new foliage throughout the year. Sporadic tiny, creamy white flowers are followed by edible purple-tinged fruit. In its natural form, it makes a tidy hedge or low border. Trained topiary forms are perfect for border accents or gracing an entry way in containers. |
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Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
Watering | Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
Blooms | Spring |
Mature Size | Slow growing to 4 to 6 ft. tall and wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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Special Features | Easy Care, Showy Fruit, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
Problems/Solutions | Tolerates Urban Pollution |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Growth Habit | Rounded |
Flower Attributes | Fragrant |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Suitable for Topiary |
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Design Ideas | In tropical and sub-tropical climates, the bronze sheen of these shrubs is most welcome. They are generally used as a medium hedge between front yards or along fence and property lines. Makes a good partition inside a landscape to separate play or sports areas. May be allowed to grow into a natural screen. |
Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | Lantana (Lantana); African Daisy (Osteospermum); New Zealand Flax (Phormium); Loropetalum (Loropetalum); Hopseed Bush (Dodonaea) |
Care | Prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soils, rich in organic matter. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. Prune only as needed to maintain desired shape; as a topiary, prune regularly to maintain form. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 10
Good to grow!
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Lowe's 1380 South Beach Boulevard
La Habra, California 90631 -
Armstrong 1340 S. Harbor Blvd.
La Habra, California 90631 -
R.v. Nurseries, Inc. 8735 La Palma Ave.
Buena Park, California 90620
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