Description
Growing in Arizona: Poplar Asian fruit. Great for container growing. Small to medium-sized bush in our climate. Needs afternoon shade when hot. Tasty, pretty fruit.
Syzygium samarangense
Growing in Phoenix: Also called wax apple or love apple. It is very closely related to the rose apple and the Malay apple. The fruit is small to medium in size, bell-shaped The skin is smooth and ranges from purple, red, to pale green. A slight ribbing and a light sheen resembling a wax coating. The flesh is white, spongy, and airy. The texture is slightly crunchy and juicy with a delicate sweet flavor similar to an Asian pear. An attractive tree with dark bluish-green leaves.
Provide a filtered light all day, or afternoon shade. Soil pH should be maintained at 6 and regular applications of soil sulfur, chelated iron, and chelated manganese are required. In winter protect below 30. It can be container grown.
See the planting and care guide page for planting and watering instructions.
Additional information
Size: | 3 gallon GREEN, 7 Gallon, 15 Gallon, 25 Gallon GORGEOUS |
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