Syzygium Cumini Tree, Black Plum Tree "jamun-jambolan" شجرة جامون

🌳 Black Plum Tree (Syzygium cumini)

Also known as Jamun, Java Plum, Indian Blackberry, or Malabar Plum, this tropical evergreen tree is native to India and Southeast Asia.

🔍 Quick Facts

• Height: Grows up to 30 meters (100 feet)

• Spread: 15–20 meters wide

• Leaves: Start pink, turn glossy dark green with a yellow center; smell like turpentine

• Flowers: Small, white, and fragrant (bloom in March–April)

• Fruit: Oval, turns from green to black when ripe; juicy with a sweet and slightly tangy taste

🌿 Uses & Benefits

• Fruit: Eaten fresh or made into jams, juices, pickles

• Wood: Strong and water-resistant; used in furniture and rural buildings

• Medicinal: Traditionally used for diabetes, digestion, and skin problems

• Livestock Feed: Leaves are nutritious and fed to animals

• Wildlife: Offers food and shelter to birds, bats, and small animals

🌎 Growing Conditions