Botanical name | Syzygium guineense subsp. legattii |
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Plant Care |
![]() Full Sun
Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Semi Frost Hardy
Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures. ![]() Moderate Watering
Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. ![]() Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance. ![]() Indigenous
Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
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Categories | |
Flowers | This tree bears white flowers. |
Common name(s) | Water Pear |
Origin | |
Uses in landscape design | Bog , Indigenous gadening (South Africa) , Coastal |
Fruit | This tree bears purple berries. |
Growth rate | Moderately Fast |
Wildlife attractions | birds , insects |
Other languages | Waterpeer (A) Umdonivungu (Z) |
Syzygium guineense subsp. legattii (Water Pear)
- Botanical name: Syzygium guineense subsp. legattii
- Common name(s): Water Pear
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
A fast-growing evergreen tree. It bears white flowers followed by purple berries, which attract insects and birds. A good coastal tree, it also does well in waterlogged gardens.
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Syzygium guineense subsp. legattii requirements and features

Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
This tree bears white flowers.