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Lemon Swirl® Australian Brush Cherry
Eugenia myrtifolia 'Variegata'
Pronunciation: yew-JEEN-ia mer-tif-FOL-ee-a var-ee-GAY-tuh
SKU #02440
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Slow to moderate growing; reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall, 8 to 10 ft. wide.
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| Description | New foliage emerges a bronze-red, then matures to deep green with an irregular, soft yellow margin. The lovely variegation adds wonderful color and contrast to landscapes. Dense evergreen foliage is ideal for a hedge or screen, or shaped as topiary for a formal appearance. Rose-purple fruit provides color and can be eaten fresh or used for jam. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Showy Fruit, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Suitable for Topiary |
| Design Ideas | This bushy tree makes the ideal screen or hedge plant due to its tolerance for shearing. A perfect side or backyard privacy screen to block off RVs drying yards, utility areas and undesirable land uses. Great plant for hiding swimming pool safety fencing, particularly chain link. Use as an evergreen background plant for more high profile tropicals or perennials or back of a shrub border. Plant around patios and prune for enclosure and light filtered shade at maturity. Makes a good warm climate topiary specimen. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia); Creeping Fig (Ficus pumila); African Daisy (Osteospermum); Loropetalum (Loropetalum); Rose (Rosa) |
| Care Instructions | Prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soils, rich in organic matter. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune only as needed to maintain desired shape; as a topiary, prune regularly to maintain form. |
Details
| Description | New foliage emerges a bronze-red, then matures to deep green with an irregular, soft yellow margin. The lovely variegation adds wonderful color and contrast to landscapes. Dense evergreen foliage is ideal for a hedge or screen, or shaped as topiary for a formal appearance. Rose-purple fruit provides color and can be eaten fresh or used for jam. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Showy Fruit, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Suitable for Topiary |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | This bushy tree makes the ideal screen or hedge plant due to its tolerance for shearing. A perfect side or backyard privacy screen to block off RVs drying yards, utility areas and undesirable land uses. Great plant for hiding swimming pool safety fencing, particularly chain link. Use as an evergreen background plant for more high profile tropicals or perennials or back of a shrub border. Plant around patios and prune for enclosure and light filtered shade at maturity. Makes a good warm climate topiary specimen. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia); Creeping Fig (Ficus pumila); African Daisy (Osteospermum); Loropetalum (Loropetalum); Rose (Rosa) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soils, rich in organic matter. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer 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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Frequently asked questions
Does Lemon Swirl® Australian Brush Cherry produce flowers?
Spring
Is Lemon Swirl® Australian Brush Cherry evergreen or deciduous?
Lemon Swirl® Australian Brush Cherry is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Lemon Swirl® Australian Brush Cherry?
Lemon Swirl® Australian Brush Cherry is Dramatic Foliage Color, Showy Fruit, Benefits Birds.
Is Lemon Swirl® Australian Brush Cherry resistant to pests or animals?
Tolerates Urban Pollution
How fast does Lemon Swirl® Australian Brush Cherry grow?
Lemon Swirl® Australian Brush Cherry has a Slow growth rate.
Where can I use Lemon Swirl® Australian Brush Cherry in my landscape?
Lemon Swirl® Australian Brush Cherry is suitable for: Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Suitable for Topiary.
How can I use Lemon Swirl® Australian Brush Cherry in my garden design?
This bushy tree makes the ideal screen or hedge plant due to its tolerance for shearing. A perfect side or backyard privacy screen to block off RVs drying yards, utility areas and undesirable land uses. Great plant for hiding swimming pool safety fencing, particularly chain link. Use as an evergreen background plant for more high profile tropicals or perennials or back of a shrub border. Plant around patios and prune for enclosure and light filtered shade at maturity. Makes a good warm climate topiary specimen.
What color are Lemon Swirl® Australian Brush Cherry flowers?
Lemon Swirl® Australian Brush Cherry produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Lemon Swirl® Australian Brush Cherry?
Lemon Swirl® Australian Brush Cherry has Variegated foliage.
What plants grow well with Lemon Swirl® Australian Brush Cherry?
Good companion plants for Lemon Swirl® Australian Brush Cherry include: Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia); Creeping Fig (Ficus pumila); African Daisy (Osteospermum); Loropetalum (Loropetalum); Rose (Rosa).
How do I care for Lemon Swirl® Australian Brush Cherry?
Prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soils, rich in organic matter. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer 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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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.