MALAY APPLE, JAMBU MERAH

Malay Apple is a native of Malaysia. The tree grows up to 20 meter high. It is often planted as an ornamental or windbreak. It has very striking flowers which are vivid crimson-pink and measure 5-7.5 cm in diameter. The fruits are oblong or pyriform, about 5-7.5 cm by 6.2 cm when ripe and are reddish pink or white striped crimson-pink. The flesh is rather dry but quite pleasant to eat.