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 |