Growing Guide: Wax Jambu, Rose Apple, 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