Red apple
Syzygium ingens

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A tree. It can grow 30 m high. It is often only 15 m high when planted in the open. The limbs gradually become spreading. It spreads 4.5-9 m wide. The leaves are narrow and pointed. They are 20 cm long. The flowers are white. The fruit are bright red. They are 35 mm across.

There are 15 Acmena species. They occur in tropical Asia and Australia.

Where it is found

It grows in tropical lowland rainforest. It is usually on volcanic soils. It is native to Australia. It suits hardiness zones 9-11.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The fruit are sour but edible.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Acmena australia L. A. S. Johnson [Illegitimate]; Acmena brachyandra (Maiden & Betche) Merr. & L. M. Perry; Acmena ingens (F. Muell. ex C. Moore) Guymer & B. Hyland; Eugenia brachyandra Maiden & Betche; Melitris ingens F. Muell. ex C. Moore;