Malay Apple, Variegated (Syzygium malaccense)

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NEW & LIMITED: Rare Variegated Malay Apple in X-Large! unique foliage!

Delight your eyes, your heart, and your health with this garden standout: The Malay apple tree (Syzygium malaccense, Malay rose-apple, mountain apple, water apple). This is an old world tropical fruit tree, with a native range that remains uncertain (with suspected origins in Malaysia). However, its known status as a naturalized fruiting tree in tropical areas of South America is proof of its hardy growing habits. The Malay apple tree can soar up to 60 feet in height in the wild, but can remain low and dense when in cultivation. The Malay apple tree requires warm and humid growing conditions for best results.

It makes for a fascinating addition to any tropical tree collection, with new growth appearing as a wine-red color. Malay apple trees seem to flower in secret, with flowers covered by foliage and largely unseen until they are on the ground. Malay fruits are popular in regions where the tree is naturalized. Fruits will mature 60 days after flowering, and should be hand-picked for best results. Although some people report a fairly bland taste from the fruit, the waxy, rose-colored skin and white, crisp flesh makes it a sweet temptation.

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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    TR04V
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    I recommend this product
    Years Gardening 5-10
    Grown This Variety Before? No
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Awesome

    Looking forward to watching it grow! Was a little disappointed it didn’t come with a burlap pot as mentioned. First order and was looking forward to that experience. It’s in healthy condition. No bugs in soil surprising you when you open package. Going to be beautiful watching it grow. Thank you.

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    Suwimol
    I do not recommend this product
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    4 minutes ago
    1 Star

    Very disappointed! Plants is not variegated leaves at all. 😔

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    TRRHonesty
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Years Gardening 5-10
    Grown This Variety Before? No
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Not XL

    Took a star away bc I would consider it M/L. About 2’. Gotten an XL before different trees and was 4’. Healthy, shipped in great condition. Will be beautiful when fully grown due to red Malay apples and the contrasting variegated leaves.

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