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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 16, 2019
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    For an area that receives part shade to part sun, try surinam cherry (Eugenia uniflora), hardy in USDA zones 9b through 11.
    You could likely do well if you have morning sun and afternoon shade.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/eugenia/eugenia-hedge-care.htm

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    GKH_Susan on
    March 6, 2020
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    The 10-10-10 is just a general recommendation. What you found is fine or a complete organic fertilizer works well, too, and lessens the chance of burning.

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    BushDoctor on
    March 31, 2020
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    These small shrubs are, almost exclusively, tropical. They cannot tolerate temperatures dipping down below about 25 degrees. Because of this, they are typically grown in containers for the duration of their lives. The winter has killed them.

    Now, let's address the second thing- They are grown in container, usually, so that they can retain their topiary structure. Retaining the shape, often, requires root pruning. For this reason, keeping one in this state will be much easier in container.

    If you choose these for an outdoor shrub, it will be best to keep them in container to move indoors over the winter. It will be easier to maintain this way, as well.

    Here is an article that will help you with the care of the shrub: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/eugenia/growing-eugenia-plants.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    June 10, 2020
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    They tend to tolerate heavy pruning just fine!

    These articles will help:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/eugenia/eugenia-hedge-pruning.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/eugenia/growing-eugenia-plants.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    December 10, 2020
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    As long as you give 1 or 2 feet of space between it and the concrete, you will likely never see an issue with it. Any closer, and over time it could be lifted by the larger roots near the surface. This would take a very long time, though.

    For some care tips on this shrub, read these articles: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/eugenia

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    GKH_Susan on
    March 14, 2021
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    Globulus Eugenia does not appear on the ASPCA's list of plants that are toxic for horses. Here is an article from Penn State University that mentions a few different trees that could be toxic to horses. I hope this helps:
    https://extension.psu.edu/plants-toxic-to-horses

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