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Dwarf Brush Cherry
Eugenia myrtifolia 'Globulus'
Pronunciation: yew-JEEN-ia mer-tif-FOL-ee-a GLOH-bew-lus
SKU #03330
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
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Slow growing to 4 to 6 ft. tall and wide.
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 Instructions | 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. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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