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Brush Cherry Syzygium paniculatum a.k.a. Scrub Cherry, Magenta
Cherry Cherry sized fruit with crispy flesh surrounding a pea sized
seed. The pink, red and sometimes purple fruits are particularly
pretty when ripening. |
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Uses |
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Eaten fresh, although the flesh has little taste. Occasionally used to make preserves. |
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Plant Cultivation |
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The brush cherry is found usually as a short or medium sized tree
up to 30ft tall, and sometimes as shrub or bush. In some parts of
the world, brush cherries are used as hedges. The tree prefers lots
of moisture year round, with a subtropical climate. It is hardy to
25F. Produces very pretty, showy flowers during Spring and Summer,
followed by fruit ripening 2-3 months later. Will grow in both sun
and part shade. |
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Origin and Distribution |
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Native to temperate and tropical rainforests of Australia's east coast. |
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