Stoppers
Botanical name: Eugenia
Stoppers
Botanical name: Eugenia
Description
Stopperss are found in warmer climates and are used for ornamental hedges or as large potted plants. The evergreen plants produce small flowers in the summer and brightly colored berries in the fall, supplying year-round color. Species in the genus have attractive dense, glossy foliage and a fast growth rate.
Species of Stoppers
Suriname cherry
The fruit of the suriname cherry (Eugenia uniflora) is edible, but only after it has ripened to a deep, blood-red color. The seeds, however, should be avoided. Suriname cherry is cultivated ornamentally around the world, in both shrub and tree form.
Eugenia bryanii
Eugenia bryaniis are found in warmer climates and are used for ornamental hedges or as large potted plants. The evergreen plants produce small flowers in the summer and brightly colored berries in the fall, supplying year-round color. Species in the genus have attractive dense, glossy foliage and a fast growth rate.
Scientific Classification
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