Eugenia myrtifolia ‘Monterey Bay’
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Monterey Bay Brush Cherry
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Small |
| Mature Height & Spread | 15-20' tall x 8-10' wide |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Regular |
| Flower Color | Creamy White |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Special Features | Year Round Colorful foliage, Attracts Birds, Edible fruit |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5, #15 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Upright |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 16-17, 20-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 9-11 |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
Moderate-growing evergreen shrub with a rounded to upright growth-habit to 15-20′ tall x 8-10′ wide. This attractive variety features lustrous, dense-growing foliage that emerges with a showy reddish-bronze tint, which it holds over a long season, to eventually mature to rich tones of green. Adding further appeal to this popular variety are the frilly, lightly-fragrant, creamy-white flowers that appear spring to early-summer, followed by showy, rosy-purple fruit that are a favorite for birds, and can be used to produce jellies or jams. Takes well to shearing (which should be done in winter) and is well-suited as a hedge, privacy-screening or container specimen, as well as making an excellent topiary subject. Tolerates a variety of different soil types, but thrives in a rich, fertile, well-drained soil with regular watering and a partial to full sun exposure.
