Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Syzygium

Species:

Syzygium racemosum subsp. racemosum

USDA Symbol:

SYJA2

Growth Characteristics

Height:

2500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bats

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:

Prefers organic matter-rich environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Fresh seeds germinate best; recalcitrant seeds lose viability quickly if dried.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI