Syzygium antisepticum in holiday colors

[Xenon]

I have a Syzygium antisepticum that is putting on quite a show, the fruits are just as blinding bright white in person. Surprisingly hardy for a plant native to wet lowlands in Indomalaya too, takes upper 20s without problems. 

[Philipp]

A nice species. I just ordered seeds, hope they will germinate well. How did your little beauty grow during the last years?

Philipp 

[Xenon]

On 12/23/2023 at 3:16 AM, Philipp said:

A nice species. I just ordered seeds, hope they will germinate well. How did your little beauty grow during the last years?

Philipp 

It froze to the ground from -11C in February 2021 and again from -9C in December 2022. The ground here never freezes though. Always comes back and is currently growing even in the "winter"...the last few weeks nights have been around 2-10C and days 12-21C 

[Than]

Would this make a reliable canopy tree in winters with some light frosts? It's stunning

[Xenon]

1 hour ago, ego said:

Would this make a reliable canopy tree in winters with some light frosts? It's stunning

Sure but it's not a super fast grower like some of its relatives like S. jambos. Probably need decades for a useable canopy in your climate 

[Than]

1 hour ago, Xenon said:

Sure but it's not a super fast grower like some of its relatives like S. jambos. Probably need decades for a useable canopy in your climate 

I see. I'll get one anyway and place it somewhere else then.

[Philipp]

On 12/31/2023 at 7:13 PM, Xenon said:

It froze to the ground from -11C in February 2021 and again from -9C in December 2022. The ground here never freezes though. Always comes back and is currently growing even in the "winter"...the last few weeks nights have been around 2-10C and days 12-21C 

This are great news, thank you very much! The seeds just arrived today, will plant them in the heated greenhouse (20°C) and keep them inside for maybe 1 or 2 years