Brush Cherry

Brush Cherry Care

Eugenia Myrtifolia

What is the plant

Syzygium paniculatum, the magenta lilly pilly or magenta cherry, is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family Myrtaceae, native to New South Wales, Australia. A broad dense bushy rainforest tree, in cultivation it grows to a height of 15 m (49 ft) with a trunk diameter up to 35 cm (14 in). The largest known example is at Ourimbah Creek, 35 m (115 ft) metres tall. The leaves are 3–9 cm (1.2–3.5 in) long, opposite, simple and slightly obovate, tapering at the leaf base. They are dark glossy green above, and paler below. White flowers are produced in clusters. The edible fruit is usually magenta, but can be white, pink or purple.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

18°C - 22°C

Hardiness zone

min 7

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water thoroughly when the soil gets dry. Do not water the tree if the soil is still wet. It is better to use rain water if your tap water is hard. Try to provide sufficient humidity.
Pruning
Like many species which are used for hedges, the Brush Cherry grows vigorously and needs to be pruned quite often. Shorten new shoots to 1 or 2 leaf pairs after 6 to 8 leaf pairs have grown.
Fertilizer
Use a fertilizer for acid-loving plants like Azaleas every two weeks from spring to autumn and once a month in winter.

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Sunlight
The Brush Cherry likes sunny, warm locations. It can tolerate full sun but partial shade is recommended in the hottest areas.
Temperature
The Brush Cherry must be protected from frost and cold draught. In winter you can place it in a greenhouse or indoors
Container
Repot every two years in spring and prune the roots moderately. Use a standard bonsai soil mix or azalea soil like Kanuma.