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Wax Jambu
This fast growing tree bears attractive red pear shaped fruit that are juicy and crunchy and one of the most refreshing treats when eaten chilled on a hot summers day. The trees grow and crop abundantly in most subtropics conditions, provided they are protected from frost when young.
The fruit can also be used to add texture to salads with a subtle compliment to the flavour.
Fast growing tree, attractive pink pear shaped fruit that are crunchy and refreshing on a hot summers day. Grows and crops well here in the subtropics as long as they are protected from frosts when young
A popular selection in Asia, the sweetest selection. Very similar to the Red Wax Jambu however has white waxy skin and is sweeter, but more cold sensitive.
Red waxy skin with crisp white flesh. Highly ornamental as well as sweet and tasty. Fast growing tree bearing attractive red pear shaped fruit that is crunchy and refreshing on a hot summers day. A highly ornamental fruit due to its striking red colour.
Comments (5)NEW | 175mm pot | $19.90 AU | 
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| Height | Frost tol. | Pollination req'd | Evergreen/Deciduous | Harvest period |
| 6 | Low | No | Evergreen | January - February |
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A bit too tropical for my area. Tree spends all Spring and half of Summer just recovering it's size and vigour after Winter setback. Good luck below Brisbane. | David White - Newcastle, NSW 30-May-2006
We have the pink variety in Sydney. It has grown to about 1 m and has already produced fruit. After winter it does drop some leaves, but gets new growth and so far seems to be doing OK. | Edward Henner - Carlingford, NSW 14-Oct-2006
Plenty of water and sun, excellent drainage- mine fruits in Adelaide | Andrew Jones - Norwood, Adelaide, SA 31-Jan-2007
Keep well watered & fed. Two varieties I know are growing very well in Fairfield East/Villawood. One of the varieties in particular has very large white fruit. I have marcotted my own from well established trees. Be mindful of extremes in temps. | Steven Lewis - Quakers Hill, NSW 28-Jan-2009
We've moved into a place with an already established tree, looks to be at least 8 years old. Huge amount of fruit, tree is regularly given water but is growing brilliantly in pretty much plain sand (the default here in Perth!) Lots of sun. | Wendy White - Perth, WA 05-Feb-2009
This is grown through out the Pacific and is called Kavika or Kafika depending on which island and language is spoken. | David Hatcher - Bellmere/caboolture, QLD 15-Mar-2011
I just saw a big tree on ANZAC parade in Kensington, assume it must be min 10 years old. LADEN with fruit!!! In a front yard, but not especially sheltered. | Elke - Dunbogan, NSW 24-Mar-2011
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