Teenie Genie® Miniature Brush Cherry
Eugenia myrtifolia 'Nanum'
SKU
3325
Dwarfest of the dwarfs! Excellent small feature or container plant requiring no maintenance. Extremely tight, twiggy branches form a mound of green leaves. New growth is bronzy-red. Evergreen. Full to partial sun. Extremely slow growing to 4 feet tall and wide with age. Cutting grown.
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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 NAH-num |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Very slowly reaches 4 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Design Ideas | Use as edging, mini-hedges, to fill up odd corners at walkway edges and to offer a startling contrast to the foliage of other dwarf shrubs. Highly versatile form that's perfectly adapted to coastal or city gardens. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Mediterranean |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Topiary, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Versatile Dwarf Shrub |
Prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soils, rich in organic matter. Water deeply and regularly during the 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.
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