Jambul (Syzygium cumini)
Quick Facts:
(“Syzygium Cumini” from Cabi.org)
- Dense leaves
- Rough bark
- Water-resistant wood—used in railroads and to implement engines in wells
- Fruit has similar smell to tupertine
- Foliage has high nutritional value and is used as nourishment for livestock
- Fruit has combination of sweet and sour taste
- Ever green tree about 25 m tall in 100 years
- Fairly fast growing tree
- Smooth and glossy leaves about 5-10 cm each and pointy
- Fruit about 2 cm dark-purplish red and shiny
- Originated in Southeast Asia and India
(“Syzygium Cumini” from Cabi.org)