Botanical name: Syzygium thalassicum
Common name: Syzygium
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: Solomon Islands
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Syzygium thalassicum is a large-leafed shrub to small tree, growing in the wet tropical biome of the Solomon Islands. The leaves are wide, dark green and glossy when mature, but a striking red when emerging. It blooms beautiful white "powder puff" flowers and produces red fruits. The fruit are edible, yet not as tasty as other Syzygium species.
Similar plants: Syzygium thalassicum (Syzygium)
- Syzygium antisepticum (Kalaum)
- Syzygium aqueum (Water Cherry)
- Syzygium aromaticum (Clove)
- Syzygium australe (Scrub Cherry)
- Syzygium campanulatum (Wild Cinnamon)
- Syzygium contractum (Bois de Pomme)
- Syzygium cumini (Malabar plum)
- Syzygium jambos (Rose apple)
- Syzygium luehmannii (Small Leaved Lilly Pilly)
- Syzygium malaccense (Malay Apple)
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/syzygium_thalassicum.htm