Botanical Name: Syzygium cumini
Common Name: Java plum, Jambolan plum Type of Plant: dicot: tree Habit of Growth: Overall Shape fast growing, narrow tree becoming broader with age; dark foliage and lightly colored bark resemble a tropical Eucalyptus Height to 80' Spread to 30' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun preferred Soil tolerates most soils, suffers chlorosis in heavy soils Hardiness some frost (Zones 15-19, 21-24) Morphology: Leaves elliptic to oblong, to 5" long, glossy and somewhat leathery; new foliage is dark bronzy red Flowers white to pink, about 1/2" across in terminal panicles; flowers feature many brushy white stamens; normally appear in late spring Fruit purplish drupe to 3/4" long with lavender flesh Propagation: seed Usage: grown for edible fruit (jams, juices, sorbets), tropical theme landscapes; grown for shade and background Landscape Care: prefers regular watering, tolerates heavy watering but will Watering also grow slowly in dry conditions Fertilizing balanced, slow-release in spring Pruning head and thin as required Pests/Diseases none Special Conditions/Other considered invasive in southern Florida Origin: India to Malaysia Family: Myrtaceae Notes: |
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