AVERAGE SIZE (H) x (W): 11m x 11m
FLOWERING TIME: J F M A M J J A S O N D
FRUITING TIME: J F M A M J J A S O N D
An evergreen tree with a dark brown, rough and corky bark. The smooth and leathery leaves are bluish-green to dark green above and lighter below. It bears dense heads of scented, creamy-white flowers with a fluffy appearance. The fruit is a smooth, glossy berry that ripens to a deep purple.
GARDEN THEMES:Forest, water, woodland
LANDSCAPING USES:
A useful plant to stabilise river and stream banks. It makes an effective screen plant in a large garden. It may also be grown in a large container.
FULL GALLERY:
Hi Joyce
I believe some people do make a jam from the fruit.
Flourish!
Glenice
can i make jam of the fruit
Hi Derik
Thanks for visiting Plantbook.
Syzigium cordatum does tend to have an aggressive root system. Depending on your location, rather consider another species like Diospyros whyteana (bladdernut) or Psychotria capensis (Black Bird-berry).
Flourish!
Glenice
How is the root system like with this tree? I am looking at planting one close to our house, about 1m from the foundations. Any alternatives you would suggest with non-aggressive root systems?