• Photo by: John R Park

Myrcia zuzygium

myrtle-of-the-river

Nomenclature

Common Name:

myrtle-of-the-river

Synonym(s):

Calyptranthes zuzygium

Genus species:

Myrcia zuzygium

Family:

Myrtaceae

Plant Specifics

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

Landscaping

Recommended Uses:

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

Considerations:

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Moisture Tolerance:

Always Flooded---------------------------------Extremely Dry

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

Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:

Unknown

Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:

Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray

Soil or Other Substrate:

Soil pH:

alkaline

Suitable to Grow In:

10A,10B,11

Ecology

Wildlife:

Birds

Birds consume fruit.

Native Habitats:

Rockland hammock, coastal berm.

Comments:

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General Comments:

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