Overview
Syzygium samarangense is a shrub, small tree tree in the genus Syzygium, part of the Myrtaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Syzygium samarangense grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include specimen plant and hedge.
About
Syzygium samarangense is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae, native to an area that includes the Greater Sunda Islands, Malay Peninsula, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, but introduced in prehistoric times to a wider area and now widely cultivated in the tropics. Common names in English include wax apple, Java apple, Semarang rose-apple, and wax jambu.
About the genus
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. Its highest levels of diversity occur from Malaysia to northeastern Australia, where many species are very poorly known and many more have not been described taxonomically.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Syzygium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Syzygium samarangense size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Tree
- Habit
- Shrub, small tree
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Specimen plant, hedge
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Syzygium samarangense
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to scale insects
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Syzygium samarangense?
Syzygium samarangense prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Syzygium samarangense need?
Syzygium samarangense grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Syzygium samarangense hardy in the UK?
Syzygium samarangense has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Syzygium samarangense?
Semi-ripe cuttings.
