Memecylon edule (Ironwood Tree)

Memecylon edule (Ironwood Tree) with dark green leaves and soft copper tinted plant foliage tips.
Memecylon edule (Ironwood Tree) showing thick, smooth dark green leaves and tender light copper new growth.

Botanical names: Memecylon edule, Memecylon globiferum, Memecylon pyrifolium

Common names: Ironwood Tree, Delek Air

Family: Melastomataceae

Origin: Southeast Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Blue, lavender, purple flowersFlower color: Blue, lavender, purple
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Similar plants: Memecylon edule (Ironwood Tree)


Memecylon edule (Ironwood Tree) with green and reddish leaves on a close up branch.
Memecylon edule (Ironwood Tree) showing thick green leaves and small reddish tender new leaf growth.
Memecylon edule (Ironwood Tree) blue and white flower close up on a wooden branch
Memecylon edule (Ironwood Tree) with small blue and white flower cluster on a thin branch.
Memecylon edule (Ironwood Tree) purple flower clusters on slender branches with green waxy leaves
Memecylon edule (Ironwood Tree) blooming with small purple flower clusters and thick oval green leaves
Memecylon edule (Ironwood Tree) close up yellow fruit hanging from small woody branch
Memecylon edule (Ironwood Tree) heavy cluster of yellow fruit hanging on a slender branch


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