Rhodomyrtus tomentosa

Rhodomyrtus tomentosa

Rhodomyrtus tomentosa is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to South and Southeast Asia.

It grows to a height of 1 to 4 meters.

The leaves are opposite, oval or elliptical, and leathery, with three distinct veins. Young shoots and the undersides of the leaves are densely hairy.

The flowers are pink or purplish-pink, several centimeters across, with numerous stamens.

The fruit is edible, sweet, dark purple berries.

Rhodomyrtus tomentosa grows best in well-drained, sandy, or garden soil.

It prefers a sunny location.