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Java Plum
The Java Plum, scientifically known as Syzygium cumini, is a tropical evergreen tree. This tree is valued for both its ornamental features and edible fruits. The tree typically has a dense canopy of glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, oval-shaped fruits that turn from green to purplish-black as they ripen. The Java Plum fruit has a unique, sweet-tart flavor and is often consumed fresh or used in various culinary applications, such as jams and beverages.
Botanical Name
Syzygium cumini
Also Known As
Malabar plum | Black plum | Jamun | Jambul | Jambolan | 乌墨 | 爪哇李 |海南蒲桃
Specifications
USDA Zone
Light Needs
Watering Needs
Leaves
Life Cycle
Avg. Mature Size
Growth Rate
Bloom Time
Flower Color
Harvest Season
Years to Bear
8 - 11
Partial - Full Sun
Regularly
Evergreen
Perennial
40' Tall and 30' Wide
Moderate
Spring
White
Summer
3 - 4 Years
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