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Black Peral Wax Apple Tree

5 Gallon
$229.00
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Black Peral Wax Apple Tree

Syzygium samarangense ‘Black Peral’

Exquisite Glossy Black Fruit • Extraordinarily Crisp & Juicy • Delicate Floral Sweetness

$229.00
Container sizeSize guide 5 Gallon

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Description

The Black Pearl Wax Apple is a stunning tropical treasure, prized for its dramatic beauty and refreshing crunch. This unique fruit, shaped like a glossy red bell, has skin so thin and waxy it appears lacquered, maturing to a deep, burgundy-black hue. The snow-white, spongy flesh is extraordinarily crisp, juicy, and subtly sweet with a delicate, floral aroma. More than just delicious, it’s a conversation piece—a crisp, hydrating snack that grows on an attractive, fragrant-leaved evergreen tree perfect for warm-climate gardens.

  • Produces uniquely bell-shaped fruit with a breathtaking, glossy deep burgundy to nearly black skin.

  • Flesh is crisp, juicy, snow-white, and delicately sweet with a light floral fragrance.

  • A self-pollinating, evergreen tree with aromatic foliage when crushed.

  • Fruit is typically seedless and perfect for eating fresh out of hand.

  • The tree has a broad, irregular canopy and can be easily maintained at 10-12 feet with pruning.

  • Thrives in humid, tropical to subtropical climates with consistent warmth.

Flavor Profile:

  • Flavor: Delicately sweet and floral, with very low acidity—more about refreshment than intense sweetness.

  • Texture: Extraordinarily crisp and juicy, like a very dense apple or Asian pear, with a unique spongy core.

  • Best Uses: Primarily enjoyed fresh as a snack or in fruit salads. Also used in savory salads, pickled, or as a garnish for drinks for its stunning color and texture.

Quick Facts

  • Features:Foliage: Oval to elongated, almost without petioles, with a highly fragrant aroma when crushed.Flowers: Fragrant, yellow-white flowers that drop to the ground within 2-3 days, self-pollinating.Fruit: Trumpet-shaped berries, narrow at the top with a flat, concave bottom; smooth, waxy, purple-red skin that is thin and delicate.Flesh: Spongy, crisp, off-white flesh with a sweet, juicy, and fragrant flavor, ideal for fresh eating, salads, drinks, desserts, or pickling for preservation
  • Mature Height: 10-12 ft
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Needs: Full sun
  • Key Advantages:Known for its sweet, juicy, and aromatic flesh.Versatile fruit, great for .Attractive evergreen tree with fragrant flowers and fruits
  • Landscape Uses:Ideal for tropical or subtropical gardens.Suitable for ornamental edible landscaping.Can be pruned to maintain a manageable size for small gardens or patios
  • Additional Features:Habit: Evergreen tree with a wide, irregular crown, short trunk, and often branches near the base. The bark peels off, adding to the tree’s unique aesthetic.Origin: Native to Taiwan

Faqs

Q: Does it taste like an apple?
A: Not exactly. While crisp like a great apple, its flavor is much more subtle, sweet, and floral. It's prized more for its stunning appearance, incredible juiciness, and unique texture than for a strong flavor.

Q: How do I know when it's ripe?
A: The skin develops its deepest, darkest color and loses any green tinge. The fruit will feel firm but may have a slight give at the "bell" end. It should also become very glossy.

Q: Can I grow it in a container?
A: Yes, with its manageable size and responsiveness to pruning, it can be successfully grown in a large container in a greenhouse or on a protected patio in subtropical areas.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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