Eugenia modesta
Eugenia modesta
Eugenia modesta which was sold to me as Eugenia moroviana is a small fruited Eugenia from Argentina. This species grows in the mountainous forests where it can grow to be quite a dense, yet small tree. This species grows rather slowly, as has been my experience, but will likely gain some speed once they get established and get more mature. There isn’t a whole lot of information about this species but it seems like a distinct and pleasant Eugenia species that will likely do well for frost susceptible gardens.
Family: Myrtaceae
Name: Eugenia modesta Synonyms: (Eugenia bella, Eugenia moraviana)
Common Name / Native Name:
Range: Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay
Sun: Full sun/Part Shade
Height:~10 feet
Width: 6+ feet
Foliage: Small obovate leaves that come to a point at the end
Flower: Small white myrtaceous flowers
Fruit: Small Red fruits
Soil Type/ pH: Prefers acidic soils but will tolerate higher pH
USDA Climate Zones: Unknown likely hardy to 9b
Cold Hardiness: Unknown likely hardy to 9b
Edibility: Said to be a delicious fruit eaten out of hand
Age to maturity: Unknown
Sources:
https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:595166-1
https://swbiodiversity.org/seinet/collections/list.php?usethes=1&taxa=187103