Frost sensitive when young but once established is hardy to most conditions. It can tolerate strong winds and can be used as a windbreak tree. It can also tolerate prolonged flooding and dry periods. It is limited to fruit production in tropical regions in elevations from sea level to 600m above sea level. Given such conditions it fruits prolifically. The fruit can be eaten fresh or used in making Pies, Sauces, Jams and Juices. While native to India, Burma and Ceylon, it is now widespread across much of Asia and is also very popular in much of South America. Carries many common names including Java plum, Portuguese plum, Malabar plum, Black plum, Purple plum, Damson plum and Indian blackberry. It is a fast growing very attractive tree highly esteemed by Buddhists throughout Asia and often planted near Hindu temples. Weed Warning: Jambolan plum is naturalized across Hawaii and has weed potential in subtropical and tropical regions in Australia, due to seed dispersal by birds.

Approx height 1m.

Specifications of Jambolan Plum

Preferred ClimateTropical, Subtropical

Grown FromCutting

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)+10m

Plants required to Pollinate1 (Self Pollinating)

Can it Handle Frosts?Likes Temps above 5deg

Amount of leaves in Winter?All Leaves (Evergreen)

Quarantine Restrictions to these AreasSA, WA

Water RequirementsModerate Watering

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest4-5 Years

Sun or ShadeFull (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil TypeGood Drainage

Soil pHNeutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest MonthsFebruary, March