Dwarf Brush Cherry - Eugenia compacta

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The Dwarf Brush Cherry (Eugenia myrtifolia 'Compacta') is a versatile, fine-textured evergreen shrub prized for its dense, naturally rounded growth habit. It is widely used in land scapes for formal hedging, topiary, and container gardening due to its small, glossy, emerald-green leaves that often emerge with a reddish or bronze tint. In addition to its attractive foliage, the plant produces dainty, white "puffball" flowers followed by small magenta-to-purple berries. This cultivar is particularly popular for bonsai enthusiasts and gardeners seeking a low-maintenance, sculptural element for tight spaces or coastal gardens. It is frequently sheared into pom-poms, cones, or spiral topiary forms. Botanical Name Syzygium paniculatum (formerly known as Eugenia myrtifolia 'Compacta') Also Known As Compact Australian Brush Cherry | Scrub Cherry | Magenta Cherry | 矮生澳洲红果仔 Specifications Plant Type Native From USDA Zone Light Needs Watering Needs Leaves Life Cycle Avg. Mature Size Growth Rate Bloom Time Flower Color Shrub / Dwarf TreeAustralia9 - 11Partial - Full SunRegularlyEvergreenPerennial3'-5' Tall and 3'-5' WideModerateLate Spring - SummerCreamy White Show more