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Spanish Stopper Eugenia foetida a.k.a Box-Leaf Eugenia Small, 0.5" berry with dark red to blackish colored flesh. |
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Uses |
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Fleshy fruit, usually eaten fresh. The tree is most commonly used as a street tree, or is trained into a hedge. Attracts birds. |
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Plant Cultivation |
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Small or medium sized bush or tree to 15-20ft. Moderately hardy, can
survive short frosts and freezes. Trees are not very particular about
soils. Water fairly regularly. Easily trained into a short hedge or
bush. The Spanish Stopper is also a good candidate for bonsai. Grows
well in shade, part-shade, and is very drought tolerant. |
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Origin and Distribution |
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Native to southern Florida, the Carribean, southern Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala. |
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