Eugenia Boxleaf Plant

Gangagardens

Eugenia is a glossy leaved shrub or tree, which is often used as a hedge or privacy barrier.
It makes an excellent potted plant or you can prune it severely and use it as a low border in formal garden settings. An interesting Eugenia plant fact is its relation to the Myrtle family.
The Eugenia genus contains over 1,000 different species. The group is native to tropical regions and cannot survive freezing conditions. Some forms can easily grow up to 20 feet (6 m.) high, but the shrub is easy to keep to a lower habit with annual pruning. Leaves are shiny and oval, with news leaves arriving reddish in hue and changing to green as they age.
Caring for Eugenia plants that are potted requires a bit more effort than in-ground plants, but the arrangement allows temperate season gardeners to enjoy this lovely bush.