Eugenia myrtifolia C25

Eugenia myrtifolia or brush cherry is un evergreen plant which belongs to myrtaceaes family.This shrub can grow up to 4.00 or 5.00 mtres high and its leaves are a gloosy green which will change to a bronze colour according to the season. Its berries are very showy with colours between red and orange.

When planted, eugenia myrtifolia looks like it does not have a fast growing, however a difference will be offered after the roots are totally established.

Arranged in line Eugenia myrtifolia  is an excellent shrub for creating hedges as it can be easily trimmed, as well as being a very ornamental plant when used like a specimen or like a standard tree.

Use a rich soil with a good drain and add new organic matter every year to enrich the soil. Also we can use some extra fertilizer.

There are cultivars as "Eugenia myrtiflora nana" or "Eugenia myrtiflora new port" which have smaller leaves and present a more compact shape.

Eugenia myrtifolia does not normally suffer from garden pests or diseases.

Consulted sources in addition to our experience with this plant:



http://www.mygardenlife.com

http://plantasyjardin.com