Eugenia myrtifolia ‘Variegata
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Lemon Swirl® Brush Cherry
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Large |
| Mature Height & Spread | 15-20' tall x 8-10' wide |
| Exposure | Partial to Full Sun |
| Water | Regular Watering |
| Flower Color | Creamy White |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Special Features | Attractive creamy-green foliage, Edible fruit, Attracts birds, Responds to shearing |
| Natural Growth Habit | Upright |
| Container Sizes | #5, #15 |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 16,17, 20-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 9-11 |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
Slow to moderate-growing evergreen shrub with columnar to pyramidal growth-habit to 15-20′ tall x 8-10’wide with age. This attractive variety features dense-growing, glossy green leaves with irregular creamy-white margins, which makes a wonderful contrast to the emergence of its bronzy-red juvenile foliage. Adding further appeal are the brush-like, creamy-white flowers that appear in spring, followed by showy rosy-purple-colored fruit that attract various species of birds and can be used to produce jelly or jam. Takes well to shearing and is well-suited as a large hedge, privacy screening or large container specimen, as well as making a good topiary subject. Tolerates a variety of different soil types, but thrives in a rich, fertile, well-drained soil with regular watering and a partials to full sun exposure.
