Discover the Syzygium Jambos (Rose Apple) Tropical Fruit Tree

Bring a touch of the tropics to your garden with the Syzygium Jambos, commonly known as the Rose Apple tree. This beautiful evergreen is prized for its fragrant, showy pink blossoms and delicious fruit. Perfect for adding a unique ornamental touch and a source of tasty treats to your landscape. The Rose Apple tree is relatively easy to grow and moderately cold hardy, it’s an excellent choice for gardeners in various climates.

The Syzygium Jambos is not only an attractive addition to any garden but also a practical one. Its evergreen nature provides year-round greenery, while its fragrant blossoms create a delightful sensory experience. The fruit, a cross between an apple and watermelon with a hint of rose, can be enjoyed fresh or used in jellies and confections, that adds to the tree’s appeal. It is also known as Shuo Mei and commonly called Apple. It thrives in tropical, Mediterranean, and subtropical climates.

Key Benefits:

• Fragrant Pink Blossoms: Enjoy the beauty and sweet scent of hundreds of showy stamens.
• Delicious Fruit: Harvest crisp, juicy, rose-scented fruits perfect for jellies and confections.
• Easy to Grow: This hardy tree tolerates poor soils and is moderately cold hardy.
• Versatile Use: Can be grown as a wide-spreading shade tree or a compact container plant.
• Evergreen Foliage: Provides year-round greenery and visual interest.

This plant is shipped without a container but is carefully wrapped and secured in our packaging. It typically arrives at a height of 3-4 feet in a 2-gallon pot, ready to be planted in your garden or kept as a container plant. With proper care, you’ll be enjoying its beauty and bounty for years to come.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How cold hardy is the Syzygium Jambos Rose Apple Tree? The Rose Apple Tree is moderately cold hardy, suitable for USDA zones 9-11, tolerating temperatures down to 25-30°F for short periods.
2. What type of soil is best for the Rose Apple Tree? It thrives in well-draining soil but tolerates poor soils. Amending with compost improves growth.
3. How much sunlight does the Rose Apple Tree need? Full sun (6-8 hours) is ideal, but it can tolerate partial shade. More sun yields more fruit.
4. When is the best time to plant a Rose Apple Tree? The ideal planting season is in the spring or early summer to allow the tree to establish before winter.
5. How tall will the Rose Apple Tree grow? It can reach 25-40 feet tall, but pruning can keep it smaller, especially when grown in a container.