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Eugenia caryophyllata (Clove)

Eugenia caryophyllata (Clove)

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Syzygium aromaticum, Clove Tree , Tropical Myrtle

Eugenia caryophyllata (aka Syzygium aromaticum), commonly known as Clove Tree or Tropical Myrtle, is used to produce the commonly known spice, clove. It is a small, evergreen tree with lush foliage and clusters of crimson-coloured flowers. It typically grows to 8 m tall and 3.5 m wide, but can be trimmed as necessary. Eugenia caryophyllata is commonly grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, or planted specifically to harvest the flowers for producing cloves.

Clove is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Eugenia (Lilly Pillys) available.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	8.00 m
Spread:	3.50 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Coastal
Garden uses:	Culinary, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen, Walls
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Syzygium aromaticum, Clove Tree , Tropical Myrtle

Eugenia caryophyllata (Clove) Details

Eugenia caryophyllata (aka Syzygium aromaticum), commonly known as Clove Tree or Tropical Myrtle, is used to produce the commonly known spice, clove. It is a small, evergreen tree with lush foliage and clusters of crimson-coloured flowers. The flowers are ready for harvest and drying when they are red. It typically grows to 8 m tall and 3.5 m wide, but can be trimmed as necessary. Best results with this Eugenia are achieved when it is grown in full sun on a well-drained site that does not dry out. It is not suited to cold climates or frost prone areas. Eugenia caryophyllata is commonly grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, or planted specifically to harvest the flowers for producing cloves.