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

Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring

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