Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Syzygium

Species:

Syzygium aromaticum

USDA Symbol:

SYAR2

Growth Characteristics

Height:

1200 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, pink, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to volcanic soils with high organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Fresh seeds germinate best; viability drops quickly after harvest. Requires warm, humid conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI