Wax Jambu, Green (Syzygium samarangense)
The Wax Jambu is a rare fruit tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia. The unique fruit is a beautiful bright greem color and is shaped like a bell. The fruit's snowy white flesh is crisp and refreshing like an apple and has a light, mildly sweet and flowery rose flavor.
Growing the exotic Wax Jambu fruit tree is really quite easy. They like humidity and moisture but not standing water. Wax Jambu can grow in a variety of soil conditions, as long as the soil is fertile and well-draining. Wax Jambu trees may grow up to 40 feet in their native tropics, but can be maintained at a smaller height or even grown in containers. Common names for Wax Jambu are Love Apple, Java Apple, and Semarang Rose-Apple.
Wax Jambu is in the Syzygium (Myrtle) family of plants, along with Jamun, Phak Mek, and Malay Apple.
| Scientific Name | Syzygium samarangense |
|---|---|
| Common Names | Red Wax Jambu, Water Apple, Java Apple, Rose Apple |
| Family | Myrtaceae (Myrtle Family) |
| Origin | Southeast Asia |
| Plant Type | Tropical Fruiting Tree |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Food Forest Layer | Mid-Story / Understory Layer |
| Mature Size | 10–20 ft tall (can be pruned smaller) |
| Light | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Moderate to High |
| Harvest Season | Summer (may fruit multiple times per year) |
| Time to Fruit | 1 years from planting |
| Self-Fertile | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Zones | USDA Zones 10–11 (Zone 9Bwith protection) |
| Florida Native | No |
| Propagation | Air-layered, Grafted |
| Seasonal Characteristics | Evergreen; blooms and fruits in warm months |
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