This large shrub to small tree has a stout brown trunk with spreading branches that form a bushy erect habit. It has leathery glossy dark green oblong leaves and the white saucer-shaped flowers appear during early spring followed by edible fruit.

Hardiness zones 10 to 11 

Eugenia brasiliensis is naturally found in South America growing in the southern coastal areas of Brazil in forests margins and along water courses. 

It prefers a deep fertile sandy loam that is tending acidic with reliable moisture, in an open sunny to semi shaded position and is mildly frost and salt spray tolerant but is drought tender.

The Brazil Cherry Is grown for its attractive foliage and fruit. It is planted in small or tropical gardens around water features or used for screening along borders. It is suitable for coastal regions establishing in 3-5 years and is long lived. It may also be grown in containers when young and is used in courtyards or around patios.  ID 3273

Eugenia (yoo-JEE-nee-ah) brasiliensis (BRAH-zil-ee-EN-sis)

Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Myrtle, Eucalyptus, Clove and Guava Family