Java Plum Live Tree, Syzygium Cumini Jamun Fruit Tree, Air Layered Black Plum, Malabar Plum, Tropical Edible Fruit Tree in 3 Gallon Pot

Grow a tropical fruit tree with a rich history and delicious harvest potential! Java Plum (Syzygium cumini), also known as Jamun, Black Plum, Malabar Plum, Jamul, and Jamblang, is a tropical evergreen tree prized for its glossy green foliage and deep purple to nearly black fruits.

Native to the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia, Java Plum is a popular fruit tree in warm-climate gardens. Its ripe fruits have a distinctive sweet-tart flavor and can be enjoyed fresh or used to make juices, jams, jellies, and other culinary treats.

This air-layered Java Plum tree in a 3-gallon pot is a wonderful option for tropical and subtropical gardeners looking to add an interesting edible tree to their landscape or fruit-tree collection.

🌱 What You'll Receive

• Plant: Java Plum (Syzygium cumini)

• Propagation method: Air-layered

• Pot size: 3-gallon nursery pot

• Quantity: One live plant

• Appearance: A plant similar to the listing photos

Plant height, branching, leaf count, and overall appearance may vary naturally. Air-layered plants can establish differently depending on their root development and growing conditions. Flowering and fruiting are not guaranteed at the time of delivery.

🍇 Java Plum Plant Highlights

• Tropical evergreen fruit tree with glossy green leaves

• Produces deep purple to nearly black fruits when mature

• Distinctive sweet-tart flavor

• Suitable for tropical and subtropical landscapes

• Fruits can be used fresh or in homemade juices, jams, and jellies

• Also known as Jamun, Jamul, Jamblang, Black Plum, and Malabar Plum

☀️ Java Plum Care Guide

Light: Plant in full sun for best growth and fruit production. Light shade may be tolerated, but adequate sunlight is important for a healthy tree.

Water: Water regularly while the plant establishes. Keep the soil evenly moist without allowing it to remain waterlogged. Established trees may tolerate some dry periods, but consistent moisture supports healthy growth.

Soil: Use fertile, well-draining soil enriched with organic matter. Loamy or sandy soil with good drainage is suitable. Avoid areas where water collects around the roots.

Temperature: Prefers warm tropical and subtropical conditions. Protect young trees from frost and prolonged cold temperatures.

Humidity: Generally adapts well to warm, humid climates.

Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fertilizer suitable for fruit trees during active growth, following the product label. Adjust feeding to the tree's growth, soil conditions, and local climate rather than applying fertilizer automatically throughout the year.

Pruning: Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches as needed. Prune to maintain a manageable shape and good airflow, taking the tree's flowering and fruiting cycle into account.

Pollination: Java Plum can produce fruit without a second tree, although fruit set and yield depend on the cultivar, pollination conditions, tree maturity, and growing environment.

🍃 Fruit and Harvest Information

Java Plum fruits typically develop from green to dark purple or nearly black as they ripen. Ripe fruits are generally slightly soft and have a characteristic sweet-tart taste.

The tree needs suitable growing conditions and time to mature before producing a substantial crop. Fruit size, yield, flavor, and harvest timing vary by climate and growing conditions.

🌳 Great For

• Tropical and subtropical home gardens

• Edible landscapes and backyard orchards

• Collectors of unusual fruit trees

• Gardeners interested in South Asian and Southeast Asian fruit varieties

• Warm-climate gardens with room for a larger tree

Space consideration: Java Plum can grow into a substantial tree when planted in the ground. Choose a suitable planting location and allow enough room for its mature canopy and root system.

📦 Live Plant Disclaimer

You will receive one air-layered Java Plum tree in a 3-gallon nursery pot, similar to the listing photos. Natural variations in size and appearance are expected. The plant may arrive without flowers or fruit, and a harvest is not guaranteed.

Add this distinctive tropical fruit tree to your garden and enjoy the opportunity to grow your own Jamun when the tree matures under suitable conditions.