Family: Myrsinaceae
Genus: Myrsine (MER-sy-nee) (Info)
Species: guianensis (gee-uh-NEN-sis) (Info)
Category:
Trees
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness:
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)
Sun Exposure:
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Pale Green
Bloom Time:
Blooms all year
Foliage:
Evergreen
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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