Rose Apple (Syzygium jambos)

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
6 Reviews
Regular price $24.95
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The Rose Apple, part of the Myrtaceae family (without any actual relation to roses or apples),  tastes like a field of wild roses, condensed. Its yellow, mealy flesh can be eaten raw or cooked, and its creamy-white flowers can be candied to eat or cut to decorate.

Native to East Indies and Malaya, the Rose Apple, also known as the plum rose, malabar plum or poma rosa, tastes best when picked crisp and eaten immediately. You can prune the tree into a dense hedgerow or a tasty living fencepost, as the Guatamalans do, or let the Rose Apple stretch its canopy and reach its 40 ft. potential.  You choose how you’d like to see the Rose Apple take shape! It’s easy-on-the-eyes, no matter what shape or size.

Plant Type:
Tropical/Subtropical Evergreen Fruit Tree

Harvest Season:
Summer

Mature Size:
Up to 40-60 ft. 

Soil & Moisture:
Loves moisture and humidity and fertile soil that is well-draining.

Light Requirements:
Full Sun

Self-Fertile:
Yes

Growth Rate:
Fast

Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 9-12 (frost protection until established); Patio/Greenhouse 4+

Cold tolerance varies by type.
Wax Jambu:  10-11 
Rose Apple:    9-12
Malay Apple: 10-11


Propagation:
X-Large Pot Size: Our Wax Jambu trees are air-layered and capable to produce within 1 or 2 years.

See More:
We offer several fruit trees in the Syzygium (Myrtle) family of plants, including JamunPhak MekWax JambuMalay Apple, and Rose Apple.
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Live plant orders are processed at the beginning of each week and ship on Monday-Thursday via 1-3 Day USPS Priority Mail. Order processing time before shipment changes seasonally and averages from same day shipping to up to 14 days depending on season. (Spring is busiest!). Expected delivery date and lead time is shown at checkout.

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Heat Packs & Weather Holds:

Heat Packs
Shipping tropical plants to a cold climate in the middle of winter? We sell Heat Packs! If it's under 32 degrees in your area, we definitely recommend ordering a Heat Pack! Visit our Heat Packs page to learn more and purchase your heat pack. 

Weather Holds
Waiting for the perfect time to plant? You can order now and request a custom weather hold until your preferred arrival date.  Please email care@sowexotic.com to request a custom hold. 

Local Pickup at the Nursery:

Available for all plants!

Shipping to Hawaii & Puerto Rico & Minor Outlying Islands:

We ship to Puerto Rico! Due to USDA restrictions, here's the list of a plants that we don't ship. 

Plants that DO NOT ship to Puerto Rico: Coffee, Palm, Banana  

Plants that DO NOT ship to Hawaii: Pineapple, Palm, Papaya, Coffee, Banana, Passion Fruit

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4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 6 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 5 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
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    David S.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Years Gardening 1-5
    Grown This Variety Before? Yes
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Rose Apple adjustment status

    This is a fruit tree I’ve known form when growing up in Jamaica, the flavor is amazing fresh and sweet. Hoping the tree will bear fruit that will mimic the taste

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    Phuong
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 minutes ago
    5 Stars

    Well packaged and looks healthy

  • D
    David
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    4 Stars

    Loved and cared for plant upon arrival, it came healthy and beautiful, now I’m just sad as rainy season rotted the roots and now plant is dying. Multiple attempts to contact shipper for care details failed as no response was received

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    CHRISTINE
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    5 Stars

    healthy plant . i enjoy watching it grow..

  • IB
    Ivan B.
    Flag of United States
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    Great products

    I love this nursery. I live in California and the trees and other plants are shipped safely and arrive in excellent condition. I love the website too. I spend hours deciding on my next plant purchase. I would recommend them wholeheartedly.

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