Syzygium australe (Scrub Cherry)
Syzygium australe (Scrub Cherry) with dark green foliage and new growth showing a reddish color.
Botanical name: Syzygium australe
Common name: Scrub Cherry
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: Australia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant type: Fruit
Fruit type: Syzygium
Plant form: Large bush; suitable for bonsai
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growingThe species formerly known as Eugenia australis is now regarded as two separate species, Syzygium australe and Syzygium paniculatum.
Similar plants: Syzygium australe (Scrub Cherry)
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- Syzygium aromaticum (Clove)
- Syzygium campanulatum (Wild Cinnamon)
- Syzygium contractum (Bois de Pomme)
- Syzygium cumini (Malabar plum)
- Syzygium jambos (Rose apple)
- Syzygium luehmannii (Small Leaved Lilly Pilly)
- Syzygium malaccense (Malay Apple)
- Syzygium myrtifolium (Wild Cinnamon)
Syzygium australe (Scrub Cherry) growing as a dense shrub with many small, shiny leaves.
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