Red Bush Apple

Syzygium suborbiculare

Family: Myrtaceae

Red Bush Apple grows in full sun and prefers moist tropical soil. Water needs: Moderate.

How to Grow Red Bush Apple

Red Bush Apple growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Moist tropical soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-12. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Red Bush Apple as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/2 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 240-365 days.

Plant Overview

Red Bush Apple (Syzygium suborbiculare) is listed in the Myrtaceae family and categorized as a tree with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.

Plant ID: PLT-4601
Family: Myrtaceae
Plant type: Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Difficulty: Moderate

Growing Conditions

Red Bush Apple is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist tropical soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12.

Hardiness zones: 10-12
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Moist tropical soil
Soil pH: 5.5-7.5
Water needs: Moderate

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is 1/2 inch. The listed time to maturity is 240-365 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination: 14-30 days
Seed depth: 1/2 inch

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity: 240-365 days

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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.