Red Wax Jambu (Syzygium samarangense)

Red Wax jambu also known as rose apple, makopa, java apple. It is a pear shaped fruit with waxy skin and crispy flesh similar to the malay apple. Fruit is often juicy, with a subtle sweet taste somewhat resembling to an apple. Superior varieties are of excellent quality.

A medium size tree that grows 40-50 ft tall. Hardy to around freezing, possibly a few degrees below. Wax jambu need adesquate rainfall, some humidity and fertile soil for best growth. Can be container grown.