Eugenia reinwardtiana grow and care – plant of the genus Eugenia also known as Cedar Bay Cherry, Eugenia reinwardtiana perennial evergreen plant, grow as shrub or small-tree and also used as ornamental plant, can grow in tropic, mediterranean or subtropical climate and growing in hardiness zone 10b+.
Flower color white and the size 1-2 cm.
Fruit small orange red taste sweet, some cultivars there is a little touch of special aftertaste
Sandy soil, well-drained soil (can grow next to the sea)
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No, but possible
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Aftertaste of the fruits it can be problem
Planting season:
Spring, summer, in the tropic all year
Pests and diseases:
Aphids, ants
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Recommend to keep the plant small
Size of the plant?
1-4 m, 3-12 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season:
Spring
General information about the flower
White flowers, size 1-2 cm
Pollination is done by:
Bees
Fruit harvest season:
Spring / Summer
Fruits pests or diseases:
Birds, fruit fly
What can be done with big quantities of Eugenia reinwardtiana fruits?
Eaten raw, cake, juice, jams
Work requirements on the fruit:
Cover the tree with net
How long does it take to bear fruit?
2-4 years
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