I know it's a little late to be commenting on this post that turned up in my search for info on Loquat, Eriobotrya japonica. Although this thread didn't have anything to do with my question about Loquats, I couldn't stop reading. Scott, you did a great job on this article. I enjoyed reading it and learned a lot. I'm particularly interested in the cold frames you made with the PVC. Last year I made some out of wood for my mom and stapled plastic to it. I will not do that again. I have a few questions for you, if you don't mind. (1) What width or diameter PVC did you use? I didn't realize PVC was that flexible. What makes it hold that shape? (2) Did you just sink the ends of the PVC directly into the ground? I couldn't tell because of the blankets. I'd like to be prepared long before winter sets in this winter. Your frames are great because they look easy to construct and easy to dismantle & store when not in use. Thank you.

I have sapodilla seedling 3 feet tall(over 3 years old) that I have for special trades. Since it is so large I would like to trade for similar fruit trees or multiple plants. I am interested in your Cananga odorata seedlings if you are willing to trade. Thanks, M

I've heard rumors that Malay Apple is not as cold-hardy as Java Apple (i.e. Wax Jambu). Java Apple can be grown in Southern California near the coast, but I've only read of Malay Apple growing in Hawaii. Most people who have compared the two say Java Apple tastes better, but Malay Apple has more colorful magenta colored flowers, whereas the flowers of Java Apple are plain white. Malay Apple can be very ornamental when in bloom. The shape of the flowers are kind of reminiscent of a bottlebrush tree, very exotic looking.

Looking for some cuttings of wax apple.Recently had one and liked the taste. Unfortunately it had no seed. was dark red. Have also seen white version. So if you have any and would like to share I can pay the postage or if you sell cuttings I am willing to buy some. Please let me know. Thanks Found this info as far as other names used Syzygium samarangense (syn. Eugenia javanica) is a plant species in the Myrtaceae. English common names include Jambu air (local Indonesian and Malay name), Champoo (a transliteration of the Thai name), lembu or lian-woo (from the native Taiwanese name; Chinese: è"®é§; pinyin: li�nw�; PeÃÂh-ÃÂe-jë: li�n-bë), wax apple, love apple, java apple, royal apple, bell fruit (or bellfruit), Jamaican apple, water apple, mountain apple, cloud apple, wax jambu, and rose apple. It is commonly known as makopa in the Philippines. In Bengali language the fruit is called Jaamrool.