In southern Malaya, the trees are small-leaved with small flower clusters. Farther north, the variety called 'Krian Duat' has larger, thicker leaves and red inner bark. Fruits with purple flesh are more astringent than the white-fleshed types. It prospers on river banks and has been known to withstand prolonged flooding. Yet it is tolerant of drought after it has made some growth.
Dry weather is desirable during the flowering and fruiting periods.
It is sensitive to frost when young but mature trees have been undamaged by brief below-freezing temperatures in southern Florida. Soil Despite its ability to thrive in low, wet areas, the tree does well on higher, well-drained land whether it be in loam, marl, sand or oolitic limestone. Propagation Jambolan seeds lose viability quickly. They are the most common means of dissemination, are sown during the rainy season in India, and germinate in approximately 2 weeks. Budding onto seedlings of the same species has also been successful.