Mountain Stopper
Eugenia reinwardtiana
- Native to:
- Australia, Borneo, Caroline Is., Cook Is., Fiji, Guam, Hawaii, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Maluku, Marianas, Marquesas, New Guinea, Niue, Palau, Pitcairn Is., Samoa, Society Is., Tonga, Tuamotu, Tubuai Is., United States, Vanuatu
iNaturalist: © peterzika (iNaturalist #65534766)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Eugenia
- Species:
- Eugenia reinwardtiana
- USDA Symbol:
- EURE7
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 800 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-rich soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Thrives in coastal regions with sandy soils
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seeds germinate best; recalcitrant seeds lose viability quickly if dried.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI