Overview

Myrceugenia chrysocarpa is a plant with a upright habit in the genus Myrceugenia, part of the Myrtaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Myrceugenia chrysocarpa grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include specimen plant and hedge.

About

Myrceugenia chrysocarpa is an upright evergreen shrub belonging to the Myrceugenia genus in the Myrtaceae family. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring well-drained, neutral loam soils. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable as a specimen plant or for use in hedging. Best planted in well-drained soil with watering during establishment, it can be propagated by semi-ripe cuttings. This cultivar is particularly attractive during spring and summer.

About the genus

Myrceugenia is a genus of evergreen woody flowering trees and shrubs belonging to the myrtle family, Myrtaceae, first described as a genus in 1855. The genus is native to South America from central Brazil to southern Chile. It is closely related to the genus Luma; some botanists include Myrceugenia in that genus.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Myrceugenia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Myrceugenia chrysocarpa size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Upright

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Specimen plant, hedge

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Myrceugenia chrysocarpa

Propagation

Semi-ripe cuttings

Pest resistance

Good

Disease resistance

Good

Frequently asked questions