Lemon Swirl® Australian Brush Cherry
Eugenia myrtifolia 'Variegata'
SKU
2440
Exciting new brightly variegated form of this dark warm climate favorite. Densely held small green leaves are edged in golden creamy margins. Rose purple fruit adds coloring following small white spring flowers. Creates spectacular color and contrast opportunities for foliage and flowers. Grow as a hedge, screen, small specimen tree or shear into topiary forms. Evergreen tree. Full sun. Fast growth 15 to 20 feet tall, 8 to 10 feet wide.
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9 - 11 Change
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | yew-JEEN-ia mer-tif-FOL-ee-a var-ee-GAY-tuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow to moderate growing; reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall, 8 to 10 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| 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. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Columnar, Pyramidal |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Topiary, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Showy Fruit, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Colorful Hedge or Accent |
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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