Suzuki's Eugenia

Syzygium samarangense

Native to:
Andaman Is., Bangladesh, Borneo, Guam, India, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Palau, Philippines, Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Thailand, Vanuatu

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Myrtaceae
Genus:
Syzygium
Species:
Syzygium samarangense
USDA Symbol:
EUSU9

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
1200 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, bats
Fragrant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds are recalcitrant and must be sown fresh; they lose viability quickly if dried.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI