Syzygium Buxifolium《小叶赤楠》

🌿 Why You’ll Love It:

• Tight, compact form with boxwood-style foliage

• Ideal for hedging, shaping, or bonsai

• Low maintenance and naturally neat appearance

• Occasionally produces tiny white flowers and small berries

• Great for small gardens, containers, or foundation planting

🌿 Syzygium buxifolium – Care Tips

Syzygium buxifolium, also known as Boxleaf Eugenia, is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub native to East Asia. It’s highly valued for its dense, fine foliage, small white flowers, and red berries. Commonly used for topiary, hedging, or bonsai, it’s a hardy plant suitable for both garden beds and containers.

☀️ Light

• Prefers full sun to partial shade

• More compact and healthy growth with at least 4–6 hours of sunlight

• Indoors: place near a bright window

💧 Watering

• Keep soil evenly moist, especially for young plants or bonsai

• Allow the top 2–3 cm of soil to dry slightly between watering

• Reduce watering frequency in cooler seasons

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Thrives in warm, temperate climates (15–30°C / 59–86°F)

• Tolerates mild cold, but protect from frost

• Prefers moderate to high humidity

🌱 Soil & Fertilizer

• Use well-draining soil rich in organic matter

• Feed with a balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during active growth (spring–autumn)

• For bonsai: use specific bonsai mix and mild, diluted feed

✂️ Pruning & Care

• Prune regularly to maintain shape or encourage bushiness

• Responds well to topiary or bonsai shaping

• Remove dead or diseased branches to encourage healthy growth

🐾 Pet Safety

• Generally considered non-toxic, but not recommended for ingestion

Bring graceful structure and timeless green charm to your space with Syzygium buxifolium—a small-leafed stunner that blends utility with elegance.