Black Plum, Syzygium Cumini, Java Plum, Jamun, Jambolan

Max Height: 20-30m Spread: 15-20m

Origin: India, Pakistan Family: Myrtaceae

Common Name: Malabar plum, Java plum, black plum, jamun or jambolan

Drought Tolerance: Medium Salinity Tolerance: Medium

Sun Tolerance: High Wind Tolerance: Medium

Water Requirement: Medium PH Level: Basic

Pest Tolerance: High Disease Tolerance: High

Growth rate: Medium Fragrance: No

The black plum, Syzygium Cumini, is a tropical fruit also known as Java Plum, Jamun, and Jambolan. Rich in antioxidants and minerals, this Jamun is a great source of vital nutrients for a healthy diet.

Syzygium Cumini trees start flowering from March to April. The flowers are fragrant and small, about 5 mm in diameter. The fruits develop by May or June and resemble large berries; the fruit of Syzygium species is described as “drupaceous”. The fruit is oblong, ovoid. Unripe fruit looks green. As it matures, its color changes to pink, then to shining crimson red and finally to black color. A variant of the tree produces white coloured fruit. The fruit has a combination of sweet, mildly sour and astringent flavour and tends to colour the tongue purple.