The olive tree originated in the Mediterranean basin. It is an evergreen tree, among the longest-lived in existence (2000 years), which very slowly reaches 9 meters in height and 5-7 meters in width, and more if it finds the space.
The genus Eugenia is a genus of evergreen tree and shrub that botanists have subdivided and renamed many times; among the new names, Syzygium prevails.
The genus Eugenia is a genus of evergreen trees and shrubs that botanists have subdivided and renamed many times; among the newer names, Syzygium is prevalent. When grown in open ground, it prefers fertile, well-drained soil. It tolerates pruning very well and forms attractive evergreen hedges. The variety Eugenia myrtifolia 'Newport' is an evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves that turn copper-red when they first emerge. It produces creamy-white, cup-shaped flowers in summer, followed by beautiful, fragrant, pinkish-purple fruit. It is very hardy in coastal conditions.
Physiological and cultivation characteristics:
- It can reach a height of 4 to 8 meters and a width of 3 to 5 meters.
- It belongs to rusticity zone 11.
- It grows very quickly.
- It should be in an area exposed to full sun or partial shade.
- Suitable for small gardens.
- It can be grown in pots, planters and flower boxes to decorate terraces, balconies, etc.
- It can be planted individually but is also suitable for forming groups (more plants of the same variety).
- Suitable for creating shaped hedges.
- It withstands the sea.