Family Name: Myrtaceae

Synonyms: Eugenia microphylla, Syzygium microphyllum, Eugenia sinensis

Common Name: Boxleaf Eugenia, Fish-Scale Bush, 赤楠, 小叶赤楠, 鱼鳞木

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Shrub, Tree (Shrubby (1m-5m))

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

Plant Shape : Compact

Maximum Height : 4.5 m

Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width : 3 m to 4.5 m

PLANT CARE AND PROPAGATION

Light Preference : Semi-Shade, Full Sun

Water Preference : Moderate Water

Plant Growth Rate : Moderate

Maintenance Requirements : Moderate

Pruning : Takes pruning well. May be pruned frequently.

Propagation Method : Seed, Stem Cutting