Rose Apple belongs to the family of Syzygium samaran gense. It is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae, native to an area that includes the Greater Sunda Islands, Malay Peninsula, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, but introduced in prehistoric times to a wider area and now widely cultivated in the tropics. Common names in English include wax apple,Java apple, Semarang rose-apple, and wax jambu. The fruit is Bell Shaped with colors ranging from white, pale green, red, purple, crimson to deep purple or even black.
May to June
Red
White
Java apple cannot last long. It can be eaten fresh and chilled.
Java apple can also be utilized in making vinegar and wine. The juice taken from the riped apple is used to make jellies, jams, and several sorts of sauces. Apart from eating ripe java apple fruits uncooked, they can also be used in salad dressings.