Syzygium myrtifolium (Wild Cinnamon)
Syzygium myrtifolium (Wild Cinnamon) tree with dense foliage and soft white fluffy flower clusters.
Botanical names: Syzygium myrtifolium, Eugenia oleina, Eugenia myrtifolia, Syzygium campanulatum
Common names: Wild Cinnamon, Australian Brush-Cherry, Kelat Oil, Kelat Paya, Red Lip
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: Southeast Asia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant type: Fruit
Fruit type: Eugenia
Plant form: Small tree; suitable for bonsai
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular; moderate
Flower color: White and off-white; red, crimson, vinous
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsThe young leaves of Syzygium myrtifolium are often either yellow or orange. There is a cultivar with dark red young leaves and bright pink to maroon flowers.
They are often used as a hedging plant or ornamental tree, also sculptured into topiaries or even made into bonsai.
Similar plants: Syzygium myrtifolium (Wild Cinnamon)
- Syzygium antisepticum (Kalaum)
- Syzygium aqueum (Water Cherry)
- Syzygium aromaticum (Clove)
- Syzygium campanulatum (Wild Cinnamon)
- Syzygium jambos (Rose apple)
- Syzygium malaccense (Malay Apple)
- Syzygium paniculatum (Australian Brush Cherry)
- Syzygium samarangense (Wax jamboo)
- Syzygium suborbiculare (Red Bush Apple)
- Syzygium australe (Scrub Cherry)
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