Brush Cherry

Syzygium australe, Myrtaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerShade ProviderPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

River JamAcacia coriacea subsp. sericophylla

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Native TamarindDiploglottis cunninghamii

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

River WattleAcacia cognata

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Spiny-head Mat-rushLomandra longifolia

Shade ProvisionPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Black-anther Flax-lilyDianella revoluta var. revoluta

Brush Cherry's dense canopy and potential allelopathic compounds can suppress understory plants like flax-lilies

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionWildlife HabitatRainforest RestorationErosion Control

Edible Parts

Fruit

Medicinal Uses

Leaves Antimicrobial

Common Questions

What zones does Brush Cherry grow in?

Brush Cherry grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Brush Cherry?

Good companions for Brush Cherry include River Jam, Native Tamarind, River Wattle, Spiny-head Mat-rush.

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