Syzygium Species, Jambolan Plum, Java Plum

Syzygiumcumini

Family
Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Syzygium (siz-ZY-gee-um)
Species
cumini (KOO-min-ee)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Garden Grove, California

Indio, California

Boca Raton, Florida

Dunnellon, Florida

Lake Worth, Florida

Melbourne, Florida

Merritt Island, Florida

Naples, Florida

Port Saint Lucie, Florida

Rockledge, Florida

Venice, Florida

Dawson Springs, Kentucky

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

Austin, Texas

Brownsville, Texas

Harlingen, Texas

Sugar Land, Texas(2 reports)

Weslaco, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
2
neutrals
6
negatives
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Kenner, LA (Zone 9a) | December 2016 | positive

mine is only about 5ft tall so far
but, i can say it grows very fast.
also, it hit 38F the other night, and the tree didnt ...Read More

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ROSLINDALE, MA | March 2016 | negative

The Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council has listed this as a Category l invasive species which impoverishes wild habitat. This species is a...Read More

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Garden Grove, CA | June 2015 | negative

Ours is a healthy tree that's about 10-12 feet tall, and it blooms profusely, but it won't set fruit. Why?

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| December 2013 | negative

We have this tree in our coconut garden in Bali. Here is called Pohon Juwet. The major problems we are facing are:

1) Stai...Read More

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Lasana, TX | August 2013 | positive

Tree is a beautiful, thick, evergreen windbreak, tolerating alkaline soil, drought, and wind here. Fruits are very astringent, but I've f...Read More

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Miami, FL | February 2010 | negative

It should not be planted in central or south Florida because according to the Florida Exotic Plant Pest Council (FLEPPC), it is a Categor...Read More

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Naples, FL | February 2010 | positive

Reminiscing! I loved those trees growing up in Naples and Ft Myers FL. We used to play tag in them if they were big enough. Parents hated...Read More

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Toronto, ON (Zone 5b) | July 2008 | neutral

I don't know if it's this is the same species from the Philippines, we call ours "duhat" and they're sold in wet markets beside the annon...Read More

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Merritt Island, FL (Zone 9b) | April 2008 | negative

Some of my complaints about this tree: Very messy tree. The fruit was non edible, very asceptic. It produced copious amounts of fruit ...Read More

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Arvada, CO | June 2004 | positive

We had a large Jaman tree in India. It is called Jaman in the sub continent. We kids used to climb during hot summer months and eat jug...Read More

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Big Pine Key, FL | May 2004 | negative

This plant was recently added to the "to be watched " list of the Florida keys invasive exotic task force. That means it may invade nati...Read More

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Rockledge, FL (Zone 10a) | September 2003 | neutral

Java Plum or Jambolan (Syzygium cumini), an evergreen tree upto about 80 ft tall, is widely cultivated in the tropics. Also known as Syz...Read More

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Port Saint Lucie, FL | September 2003 | positive

This species is extremely fast growing. From seed, I have propagated several trees that achieved heights of 20+ feet in about five years....Read More

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(Zone 11) | July 2003 | positive

I love those little fruits. I even fought hornets that were eating them to get some for me once.

Only a few notes. This t...Read More

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