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General Information

Syzygium forte is an evergreen, medium-sized tree with a spreading, domed crown. It can grow up to 30 metres tall in dense, moist rainforest, but can be only 5 - 10 metres tall in coastal forests[, ].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and source of wood, It has large, attractive flowers and fruits giving it potential for use as an ornamental shade tree in parks and gardens[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Australia - Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia; north to New Guinea.

Habitat

Well developed rain forest, but it is most characteristic of beach forest either on sand or on rocky headlands. Found at elevations from sea level to about 450 metres in Australia[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	10.00 m
Growth Rate	Slow
Pollinators	Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Plants can tolerate strong, maritime winds[]. Prefers a moist, humus rich soil that can be light or moderately heavy, but it must be freely draining[].
Rather slow-growing[].
Plants have an extensive and vigorous root system that requires plenty of space[].

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw[, ]. A crunchy texture[, ]. The white, globose fruit can be 30mm in diameter, containing a single, large seed[, , ].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is sometimes used[].
We do not have any more specific information for the wood of this species, but the various species of Syzygium tend to have somewhat similar timber. The general description of syzygium timber is as follows:-
The heartwood is a golden brown, greyish brown or brown, with pink or purplish glints; it is not clearly demarcated from the 1 - 4cm wide band of sapwood. The texture is fine; the grain slightly interlocked, sometimes wavy or irregular; there are resin deposits. The wood is heavy; moderately hard; somewhat durable, being moderately resistant to fungi and termites, but susceptible to dry wood borers. It seasons slowly, with a high risk of checking and distortion; once dry it is moderately stable in service. It works well with ordinary tools, nailing and screwing are good so long as the wood is pre-bored; gluing is correct. The wood is used for musical instruments, tool handles, furniture components, ship building, heavy carpentry, flooring, joinery etc[].

Propagation

Seed - sown fresh, it can germinate within 4 weeks[].

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