Eugenia Species

Eugeniapyriformis

Family
Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Eugenia (yoo-JEE-nee-uh)
Species
pyriformis (py-rih-FORM-iss)
Synonym
Eugenia pyriformis var. argentea
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
By air layering
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Cocoa, Florida

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Sarasota, FL | August 2010 | positive

I was given a seedling of this plant to plant at my mom's in central Florida. 10 yrs later I was being asked what this fruit tree was?. I...Read More

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