Description for Syzygium Cumini, Jamun Plant height: 14 - 22 inches Plant spread: 4 - 8 inches The evergreen Jamun plant, with oblong opposite leaves that are smooth, glossy and having a terpentine smell. Jamun has fragrant white flowers in branched clusters at stem tips and purplish-black oval edible berries. The leaves are antibacterial and are used for strengthening the teeth and gums. The fruit and seeds are sweet, acrid, sour. Common name(s): Java plum, Jamun, Malabar plum, Flower colours: White Bloom time: March to April Max reachable height: 30 m Difficulty to grow: Easy to grow Planting and care S. cumini prefers moist locations and will tolerate waterlogging thus is commonly found on riverbanks. Despite its ability to thrive in low, wet areas, the tree also grows well on higher land if well-drained such as loams, marls, sands or oolitic limestone. Sunlight: Full sun Soil: Moist Water: Medium Temperature: