Species Malaysian apple

Malaysian apple

Syzygium malaccense

Malaysian apple (Syzygium malaccense), also known as Mountain apple, is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. It yields small, round fruits, usually white or pink in color, with a firm flesh and a sweet-tart flavor. The tree grows to an average height of around 15 to 20 meters and has dark green leaves arranged in an opposite pattern. It blooms with showy white flowers in the middle and late summer and is tolerant to both frost and drought. Malaysian apple fruits are popularly eaten fresh, as a condiment, or used to make jams, jellies, and other products.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Air Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Cutting,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

12

Flowers:

Red Flowers

Sun:

full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Tropical:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Malaysian apple (Syzygium malaccense) should be watered every 3 to 4 days. For best results, water the soil until it is slightly moist but not soggy, allowing the top few inches of soil to dry out in between waterings. Water in the morning whenever possible, allowing the soil to dry out before nightfall. In addition to regular watering, misting the leaves periodically will help provide additional humidity.

sunlight

Malaysian apples prefer a position in full sun, at least 6 hours a day. In tropical climates, full sun means exposure to intense sunlight, from early morning until late afternoon. When optimal light exposure is not available, supplement sunlight with grow lights. Place the Malaysian apple in a sunny spot that will not be shaded during the day, such as a south-facing windowsill, patio or balcony.

pruning

Pruning for a Malaysian apple plant (Syzygium malaccense) should be done depending on its purpose. If the Malaysian apple plant is being grown for its fruit, then the pruning should be done twice a year. Once in the beginning of early summer, and again at the end of the growing season. Fruiting former shoots should be removed at each pruning session. If the Malaysian apple is being grown as a ornamental tree, it should be pruned 2 to 3 times a year, during the dormant season. This will help to thin out the tree and promote its shape. It's best to remove only dead, damaged or diseased branches during this process, and never more than 1 third of the total growth each year.

Season

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Starts Flowering

The Syzygium malaccense typically starts flowering in April.

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