Jamun;Jambolan Plum;Java Plum – Syzygium cumini

Plant family: Myrtaceae

Plant origin: Indonesia, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

Fruit description: The fruit resembles cherries. It turns from green, through red to shiny dark purple black when ripe. The flavour is sweet and sour.

Flowers: The white flowers are only 5 mm in diameter and smell sweet.

Growing conditions: The Jambolan Plum is an evergreen tree which grows quickly, reaching a height of 8 metres. It is an excellent shade tree as it has dense foliage and is very handsome. It is mildly frost tolerant.

Uses: The fruit is eaten fresh, or juiced. It is a very good source of vitamins C and A. It is used as a treatment of diabetes.

Medicinal uses: Traditionally the seeds are used to treat digestive problems. The bark and leaves are traditionally used for gum disease and to treat high blood pressure. It is used as a treatment of diabetes.

Pollination requirements: Self-Pollinating

Harvest time Summer and Autumn

Plant relatives

Special features:

Grown by method: Seed Grown Pot size: 175mm

Plant growing Height and Width for pots or in the ground planting: Grows to 2.5 metres high by 2 metres wide if Planted in a Pot. Grows 8 metres high by 5 metres wide if Planted in the Ground.

Shipping plant pot or planter bag size: 175mm