Plant Profile

Syzygium cumini (Jambolan Plum)

Jambolan is a fruit tree native to the Indian continent. Drought-tolerant therefore suitable for xeriscaping . This plant is attractive to bees butterflies and birds. The large leaves are creating perfect shade.

Landscape Information
Botanical Description
Horticulture Management

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Pronunciation: siz-ZY-gee-um KOO-min-ee
Plant type: Tree
Origin: India, Burma, Ceylon
Heat Zones: 1 to 12

Hardiness Zones: 9 to 12
Uses: Specimen, Shade, Edible
Size/Shape

Growth Rate: Fast

Tree Shape: Round, Spreading

Canopy Symmetry: Symmetrical

Canopy Density: Dense

Canopy Texture: Coarse

Height at Maturity: 8 to 15 m

Spread at Maturity: 5 to 8 meters

Time to Ultimate Height: More than 50 Years

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Foliage

Leaf Arrangement : Opposite

Leaf Venation: Pinnate

Leaf Persistance: Evergreen

Leaf Type: Simple

Leaf Blade: 5 - 10 cm

Leaf Shape: Obovate

Leaf Margins: Undulate, Entire

Leaf Texture: Waxy, Leathery, Medium, Coarse

Leaf Scent: No Fragance

Color(growing season): Green
Flower

Flower Showiness: Yes

Flower Size Range: 0 - 1.5

Flower Type: Raceme

Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)

Flower Scent: Pleasant (Sweet)

Flower Color: White

Seasons: Spring
Trunk

Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage

Number of Trunks: Multi-Trunked

Trunk esthetic Values: Showy
Fruit

Fruit Type: Berry

Fruit Showiness: Yes

Fruit Size Range: 1.5 - 3

Fruit Color: Red, Purple

Seasons: Summer, Fall

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Tolerance

Frost Tolerant: Yes

Heat Tolerance: Yes

Drought Tolerance: Yes

Salt Tolerance: Poor
Requirements

Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Alkaline

Water Requirements: Moderate

Light Requirements: Full
Management

Toxicity: No

Invasive Potential: Yes

Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: Yes

Pruning Requirements: Needed, to develop a strong structure

Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: Yes

Surface Rooting: No

Life Span: More than 50

Diseases: Leaf Spots, Root rot, Antracnose

Edible Parts: Fruit

Pests: Scales, Whitefly

Plant Propagation: Cutting