Syzygium Species, Jambolan Plum, Java Plum
Syzygiumcumini

Family: Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Syzygium (siz-ZY-gee-um)
Species: cumini (KOO-min-ee)

Category

Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Other details

May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Seed Collecting

Unknown