Syzygium samarangense
WAX APPLE, WAX JAMBU
Myrtaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to mildly alkaline
12m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Origins: Tropical Asia, Pacific Islands

Other Botanical Names: Eugenia javanica, Myrtus samarangensis, Syzygium javanicum

Other Common Names: Love Apple, Java Rose Apple, Water Apple, Mountain Apple, Water Guava

 
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Syzygium samarangense
WAX APPLE, WAX JAMBU
Myrtaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to mildly alkaline
12m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: mildly fragrant flowers in cream-white

Flowering Time: early spring, late winter

Leaves: mid green

Ornamental Fruit: white, green, pink, crimson or red

Edibility: fruit, edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental & bush designs

Uses: informal screen, large planter, shade tree

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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