Plant Database
Australian Brush Cherry
The Australian Brush Cherry is a versatile superstar for California gardens, offering impeccable evergreen structure, ornamental appeal, and edible fruit. This tough, fast-growing shrub can be shaped into a dense hedge, trained as a small tree, or even used for bonsai. Its glossy leaves emerge coppery-red, maturing to deep green, and are followed by fluffy white flowers and vibrant purple-red berries. The tart, cranberry-like fruit is perfect for jams and jellies. Drought-tolerant once established, it's the ultimate low-maintenance, high-impact plant for warm climates.
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An extremely popular and adaptable evergreen for hedges, screens, topiary, or small specimen trees in California.
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Produces attractive, edible purple-red berries with a tart, cranberry-like flavor, excellent for preserves.
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New foliage is a beautiful bronze-red, maturing to glossy deep green.
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Highly drought, heat, and wind tolerant once established; perfect for Mediterranean climates.
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Fast-growing and responds very well to pruning, making it easy to maintain desired size and shape.
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A non-invasive root system makes it a great alternative to ficus hedges.