Syzygium Species, Java Apple, Java Rose Apple, Wax Apple
Syzygiumsamarangense

Family: Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Syzygium (siz-ZY-gee-um)
Species: samarangense (sam-ar-ANG-en-see)

Synonym:Eugenia samarangensis

Synonym:Myrtus samarangensis

Synonym:Syzygium samarangense var. parviflorum

Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting