Hybrid Malabar Plum/Black Jamun Live Fruit Plant & Tree (1.5..More

Here's a detailed description of the Black Jam Fruit Plant, commonly known as Jamun:

Black Jam Fruit Plant Description
Common Names:

Black Jamun

Java Plum

Indian Blackberry

Jambolan

Malabar Plum

Botanical Name: Syzygium cumini
Family: Myrtaceae

🌿 General Overview:
The Black Jamun is a tropical, evergreen fruit tree valued for its juicy, purple-black berries and medicinal properties. Native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, it's widely grown for its fruit, shade, and cultural importance.

🌳 Plant Characteristics:
Type:

Evergreen, tropical fruit tree

Long-living and fast-growing

Height & Spread:

Can grow 10–30 meters tall

Has a wide-spreading, dense canopy

Trunk is thick with smooth, light grey to dark brown bark that peels in flakes

Leaves:

Opposite, simple, glossy, and leathery

Elliptical to oblong with a pointed tip

Aromatic when crushed

Flowers:

Small, fragrant, pale green or white flowers

Appear in clusters (panicles) during late spring or early summer

Attract bees and other pollinators

Fruits:

Oval or oblong berries, about 2–4 cm long

Initially green, turning pink, then deep purple to black when ripe

Skin is smooth and glossy

Flesh is purple or white, juicy, slightly astringent with a sweet-tart flavor

Contains one oblong seed

Rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and has low glycemic index

🌱 Growing Conditions:
Climate: Thrives in tropical and subtropical climates

Soil: Prefers well-drained loamy soil, tolerates saline and alkaline soils

Sunlight: Needs full sun for best growth and fruiting

Watering: Moderate watering; drought-tolerant once mature

🌿 Propagation:
Commonly propagated by seeds

Grafting or budding is used to ensure consistent fruit quality in commercial planting

🍇 Uses:
Edible Fruit: Eaten fresh, or used in juices, squashes, jellies, and wines

Medicinal: Traditionally used in Ayurvedic and Unani medicine for managing diabetes, digestive issues, and inflammation

Timber: Strong and durable; used for furniture, construction, and agricultural tools

Shade Tree: Planted along roadsides and in parks

🌟 Interesting Fact:
The fruit can stain the tongue purple, and its seed powder is widely used in natural remedies for blood sugar control.

Let me know if you'd like help with growing this plant at home or in a farm setting!