Myrcia zuzygium

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Myrtle-of-the-river

Also known as Calyptranthes zuzygium

Form:	Shrub
Size:	15-20 ft
Life Span:	Long-lived perennial
Flower Color:	White
Fruit Color:	Red,blue
Phenology:	Evergreen
Noted for:	Showy flowers, Showy fruits, Interesting foliage

Recommended Uses:

Smaller specimen tree, hedge plant, or small street tree.

Propagation:

De-pulped and scarified seed.

Availability:

Native nurseries, Seed

Light:

Full Sun, Part Shade

Moisture Tolerance:

always floodedextremely dry

(Somewhat moist, no flooding ----- to ----- Not wet but not extremely dry)

Moisture Tolerance:

Somewhat moist, no flooding ----- to ----- Not wet but not extremely dry

Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.

Salt Spray/ Salty Soil Tolerance:

Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray.

Soil or other substrate:

Humus (organic, upland), Loam, Sand

Soil pH:

Alkaline

Wildlife:	Birds consume fruit.
Insects:
Native Habitats:	Rockland hammock, coastal berm.

Suitable to grow in:
10A 10B 11

USDA zones are based on minimum winter temperatures

General Comments:

It is listed as Endangered by the State of Florida. Please acquire only from reputable sources with appropriate permits.