Eugenia tinifolia (Bois de Clous)

Eugenia tinifolia (Bois de Clous) green plant with glossy leaves reaching toward the sky.
Eugenia tinifolia (Bois de Clous) grows into a slender woody stem with thick dark foliage.

Botanical name: Eugenia tinifolia

Common name: Bois de Clous

Family: Myrtaceae

Origin: Mauritius

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant type: Fruit
Fruit type: Eugenia
Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large bush or small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
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A bushy shrub or small tree reaching 6-7 m high, trunk 20-30cm in diameter. Berry globose or ellipsoid, 10-20mm long, tomentose.

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