Java Plum

Scientific Name: Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Myrtales / Myrtaceae / Syzygium P. Br. ex Gaertn/ Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels

Java Plum
General Information
Usda SymbolSYCU
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsTree
Native LocationsSYCU

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Java Plum is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)49
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Hedge ToleranceMedium
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim400
Planting Density per Acre, Minim200
Precipitation, Maximum200
Precipitation, Minimum35
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)36
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodYear Round
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)60.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee60
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateModerate
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Seed per Pound4000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodSpring
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanYes
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductYes

Java Plum

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