| 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 |
