Syzygium aqueum is an evergreen shrub to small tree in the Myrtaceae, grown as a specimen plant or for hedging. It prefers full sun in loam of neutral pH with good drainage and a sheltered, south-facing aspect. Hardiness is H4 (average for the UK), so a protected site gives best results. It flowers from July to September.

An evergreen small tree for specimen planting or hedging that prefers full sun, loam and a sheltered south-facing site and flowers July to September.

Syzygium is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. The genus comprises about 1200 species, and has a native range that extends from Africa and Madagascar through southern Asia east through the Pacific.

Syzygium aqueum

Water apple | Syzygium aqueum

Syzygium jambos is an evergreen shrub or small tree in the Myrtaceae, noted for its clusters of white to greenish-white summer flowers. It develops lanceolate leaves that often flush red as they expand before turning dark, glossy green. Best sited in full sun on neutral loam with good drainage, it suits sheltered, south-facing positions. Flowering in the UK occurs from July to September.

An evergreen small tree with white to greenish-white summer flowers, suited to sheltered south-facing sites in neutral, well-drained loam.

Syzygium jambos

Rose apple | Syzygium jambos

Syzygium paniculatum is an evergreen shrub or small tree in the myrtle family grown for year-round foliage and use as a specimen or clipped hedge. Native to Réunion, it produces clusters of white flowers in the UK from July to September. It prefers full sun on neutral loam that drains freely and suits a sheltered, south-facing position in gardens rated H4.

An evergreen shrub or small tree from Réunion, Syzygium paniculatum flowers July–September and suits sheltered, south-facing UK sites as a specimen or.