This large shrub to small tree has upright spreading branches that form a dense crown. It has glossy dark green lanced-shaped leaves that are reddish when young and the terminal green-white fluffy flowers appear in clusters during spring.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Syzygium jambosis naturally found in from south China to south-east Asia, Malaysia and northern Australia growing in forests on fertile well drained soils in an open sunny to semi-shaded protected position. It is drought tender but slightly frost tolerant.

Rose Apple is a small tree that is grown ornamental habit, flowers, foliage and fruit.This popular landscape choice is used as a lawn specimen or for screen planting in shrub borders. It is planted in parks and tropical gardens and the fruit is used to make jams and jellies with a rose-water like taste. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and is suitable for coastal regions.ID 1378

Syzygium(si-ZIJ-ee-um) jambos(JHAM-bos)

Myrtaceae(mir-TAY-see-ee)
Myrtle, Eucalyptus, Clove and Guava Family