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Family: Myrtaceae
(mir-TAY-see-ee) Genus: Syzygium (siz-ZY-gee-um) Species: malaccense (muh-lack-EN-see) Synonym:Eugenia malaccensis
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Category Edible Fruits and NutsTrees Tropicals and Tender Perennials Water Requirements Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between wateringsSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage EvergreenFoliage Color UnknownHeight over 40 ft. (12 m)Spacing 20-30 ft. (6-9 m)30-40 ft. (9-12 m) Hardiness USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger N/ABloom Color PinkBloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Winter/Early SpringMid Spring Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From softwood cuttingsFrom seed; direct sow outdoors in fall By air layering Seed Collecting Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seedsSeed does not store well; sow as soon as possible |