Small Pink Bush Apple - Myrtaceae Syzygium fibrosum

Family: Myrtaceae

Genus: Syzygium

Species: fibrosum

Eatable Part: Fleshy Fruit

Height: 10 Meters

Habit: Tree

Habitat: Riverene / SFR, Monsoon Vine Thicket

Distribution:

Tropical Australia, Restricted places in NT, QLD and Papua New Guinea

Description

This is a beautiful small tree that is found occasionally in spring fed forest and coastal areas in Tiwi, Darwin and Arnhemland as well as in New Guinea. It has become a popular landscaping plant. It is a small tree growing up to 1om, with glossy opposite leaves that are about 7cm long. The bright pink small round fruits grow in clusters.

Tasting Notes

The small round pink fruit are soft with a powdery juicy texture and a tart citrusy but fragrant taste. They are eaten when soft and most have a single small seed. They are ripe generally in the late dry season and can be eaten fresh off the tree or made into delish drinks and relishes. Their colour makes them really attractive.