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Botanical name : Sygium Samarangense
Colour of fruit :Deep Red / Purple
The wax Jambu (Sweet variety) also know as the Java / rose or wax apple have an amazing magenta / purple stems that contrast nicely with their green glossy leaves.This Variety is sweeter than the other Wax Jambu varieties and is the most popular and best tasting among lovers of wax Jambu fruit.They have a crunchy apple / pear like texture and are used in many Asian dishes or can be eaten fresh or in salads.They are extremely refreshing summer fruit and can be made into a nice cooling drink as well.
GROWN FROM
Air Layered / Marcot 3 Years old
HOW LONG BEFORE THIS TREE WILL FRUIT
1 to 2 years
POLLINATION
Self Pollinating
DECIDUOUS OR EVERGREEN
Evergreen
WATERING
loves a lot of water
AMOUNT OF SUN
Full Sun
Wax Jambu / Purple (2 years old)
The Wax Jambu can be grown in Troical to temperate areas but if growing in place where the temperature goes down below 5 degrees for more than a month they should be kept in pots and bought inside or grown in hot houses.They are a super hardy tree and will grow well just using compound fertilisers.As long as they get plenty of water they will thrive in many types of soils as well.