Syzygium aqueum (Water Cherry)

Syzygium aqueum (Water Cherry) white flower close up on a branch among dark green leaves
Syzygium aqueum (Water Cherry) white flower with long slender stamens near thick dark green foliage.

Botanical names: Syzygium aqueum, Eugenia aquea

Common names: Water Cherry, Watery Rose Apple

Family: Myrtaceae

Origin: Indonesia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant type: Fruit
Fruit type: Eugenia
Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large bush or 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: Regular
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
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The fruit is a fleshy yellow or red berry which is bell shaped, waxy and crisp.

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Image gallery: 9 images
Syzygium aqueum (Water Cherry) with pale green flower in a close up, tree branch
Syzygium aqueum (Water Cherry) pale green flower clusters opening on a thin brown branch.
Syzygium aqueum (Water Cherry) with shiny deep red fruit in a close up view
Syzygium aqueum (Water Cherry) shows two plump fruits with a glossy, deep red skin surface.
Syzygium aqueum (Water Cherry) with light green fruit hanging on a branch close up
Syzygium aqueum (Water Cherry) with light green fruit clustered among dark green oblong leaves on branches
Syzygium aqueum (Water Cherry) pink fruit hanging from a branch in a close up
Syzygium aqueum (Water Cherry) clusters of pink fruit dangle among wide green leaves on tree branch
Syzygium aqueum (Water Cherry) red fruit clusters hanging on a wooden tree branch close up
Syzygium aqueum (Water Cherry) clusters of round red fruit hanging from a thin woody branch
Syzygium aqueum (Water Cherry) sliced red fruit close up against a plain white background
Syzygium aqueum (Water Cherry) sliced open to reveal the moist pale flesh and red skin.
Syzygium aqueum (Water Cherry) with cream and dark red flowers, close up of plant.
Syzygium aqueum (Water Cherry) with clusters of small cream flowers and dark red stamens.
Syzygium aqueum (Water Cherry) is a dense green plant with many small oval leaves.
Syzygium aqueum (Water Cherry) grows in a tall, thick rounded shape with abundant green foliage.
Syzygium aqueum (Water Cherry) white flower close up on green leaves of woody plant
Syzygium aqueum (Water Cherry) with white flower cluster hanging from thick oval green leaves.


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