White apple, Flaky-barked satinash, Brown satinash
Syzygium forte

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A graceful tree. It grows up to 15 m tall. It has a round crown of leaves. The bark is papery. The young shoots are deep bronze colour. The leaves are thick with a blunt point. They are 14 cm long by 8 cm wide. They are bright green on the upper surface and dull underneath. The flowers are white. They occur in clusters at the ends of small branches. The fruit are oval and white and grow to 6 cm across. The fruit are edible. The fruit have one seed inside and it is 1-2.5 cm long.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It occurs in northern Australia and in Papua New Guinea. It grows near the seaside on sandy soils. It can tolerate salt laden winds. It is often on sandstone near watercourses. They cannot tolerate poorly drained soils. In Townsville Queens BG.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin), Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Torres Strait

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten. They are also used for jam.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Plants are slow growing.

Its other names

Local names

Anboyberre, Kuper, Pintowuni

Synonyms

Eugenia fortis F. Muell.; Syzygium forte subsp. forte; Syzygium rubiginosum Merr. & L. M. Perry;