Rose Apple Tree | Tropical Fruit Tree with Fragrant Blooms

Rose Apple

24" Box

$1,999.99

Rose Apple

Syzygium jambos

Intensely Rose-Scented Fruit • Fast-Growing Ornamental Shade Tree • Unique Aromatic Experience

$1,999.99

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We specialize in plants grown and delivered in their original pots and soil.
Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

While delivery is limited to our local service area, we’re happy to support garden design and plant selection remotely.

For local plant professionals, we’re always glad to connect and explore ways to support your customers.

The Rose Apple is a fragrant and elegant tropical fruit, valued as much for its ornamental beauty as for its unique taste. This fast-growing evergreen tree produces lovely yellow fruit with a distinct rose-like fragrance. The crisp, white to yellow flesh is juicy and subtly sweet, with a flavor that hints at rosewater and apples. More than just a fruit tree, it’s a lovely shade tree with glossy leaves and attractive form, perfect for adding a touch of the tropics to larger landscapes in frost-free areas.

Fruit has a distinctive, perfumed rose aroma and a mild, sweet flavor.
A fast-growing, evergreen tree that can provide excellent shade.
Produces attractive, pale yellow, oval fruit that resembles a small guava.
The tree itself is highly ornamental with glossy, lance-shaped leaves.
Prefers consistently warm, humid, tropical to subtropical climates.
The fruit is typically eaten fresh for its unique aromatic qualities.

Flavor Profile:

Flavor: Mildly sweet with a strong, perfumed rose fragrance and flavor—an acquired taste for some.
Texture: Crisp, crunchy, and quite juicy, similar to a water chestnut.
Best Uses: Primarily eaten fresh to experience its unique aroma. Can be used to flavor drinks, jellies, or desserts where a rose note is desired.

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

A larger gallon size generally means:
- A more established root system
- A sturdier plant
- Faster visual impact after planting
Example:
- 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity
- 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.

🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

Commonly used for:
- Ornamental trees
- Feature plants
- Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.
Why choose Multi:
- Fuller, more sculptural appearance
- Strong visual presence even at younger ages
- Popular for design-focused landscapes

🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

Commonly used for:
- Shade trees
- Street trees
- Orchard and structural plantings
Why choose Stand:
- Clean, classic tree form
- Easier clearance for walkways and lawns
- Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity

🌿 Choosing the Right Size

If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form
If you want long-term structure → Stand form
If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Features:Foliage: Opposite, lance-shaped, leathery leaves that are glossy, dark green on top and paler beneath, with prominent pinnate veins.Flowers: Produces clusters of small, greenish-yellow flowers with four rounded petals and numerous long, showy, cream-colored stamens that give the bloom a fluffy, brush-like appearanceFruit: The fruit is oval to bell-shaped (oblong-pyriform), ripening to a pale yellow or whitish color with smooth, thin skin. The flesh is crisp, juicy, mildly sweet, and has a distinct rose-like fragrance, containing 1-2 large, round seeds.Habit: A fast-growing, dense, evergreen small tree with a broad, rounded to spreading canopy.
Mature Height: 10–12 ft.
Mature Width: 20–30 ft.
Growth Rate: Fast
Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
Key Advantages:Produces unique, fragrant fruit with a rose-like flavor.Fast-growing for quick shade or screening.Attractive, glossy evergreen foliage and ornamental flowers.Tolerates a range of soil types and coastal conditions
Landscape Uses:Shade or specimen tree in tropical/subtropical landscapes.Windbreak or privacy screen.Edible landscape in frost-free areas

Q: Does it really taste like roses?
A: Yes, the fragrance and flavor are distinctly floral and rose-like, which is where it gets its common name. The taste is subtle but unmistakable.

Q: Is it the same as Wax Apple (Java Apple)?
A: No, they are different species within the same genus (Syzygium). Rose Apple (S. jambos) is rose-scented and yellow. Wax/Java Apple (S. samarangense) is bell-shaped, waxy-skinned (red/black/green), and has a more neutral, crisp flavor.