Syzygium jambos (Rose apple)

Syzygium jambos, Eugenia jambos, Jambosa jambos, Rose apple, Malabar Plum, Pomme rosa

Botanical names: Syzygium jambos, Eugenia jambos, Jambosa jambos

Common names: Rose apple, Malabar Plum, Pomme rosa

Family: Myrtaceae

Origin: East Indies and Malaya

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersEdible plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeSeaside, salt tolerant plant

Rose Apple is a popular fruit native to Southeast Asia. The beautiful blossoms contain hundreds of showy stamens. The crisp and juicy fruits are very distinctly rose scented and highly prized for jellies and confections. The plant is easy to grow, moderately cold hardy and tolerates poor soils. Makes an attractive, wide-spreading shade tree as well as compact and bushy container fruiting plant.

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