Dwarf Brush Cherry

Eugenia myrtifolia 'Globulus'

Pronunciation: yew-JEEN-ia mer-tif-FOL-ee-a GLOH-bew-lus
SKU #03330
9-11

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OVERVIEW
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.
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.
DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen Evergreen
Special Features Easy Care, Showy Fruit, Compact Form, Benefits Birds
Problems/Solutions Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth Rate Slow
Growth Habit Rounded
Flower Attributes Fragrant
STYLE
Landscape Use Border, Container, Hedge, Suitable for Topiary
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
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.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11

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