Malaysian Apple
Syzygium malaccense
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Syzygium
- Species:
- Syzygium malaccense
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- More than 40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, red
Native Range
United States: Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Palau, Virgin Islands
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Conogethes sp.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Thrives in tropical, humid environments
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: Seeds cannot be stored, they must be planted fresh. Trees can bear fruit 2-4 times a year, most reliably in summer and/or fall. Flowering if often brought on by dry conditions, with fruit ripe and ready to pick about 2 months after blooming. There is one seed per fruit.
Source: npn.rngr.net