General Impact
This large evergreen tree forms a dense cover, excluding all other species. Although it is not an aggressive invader of undisturbed forest like the closely related roseapple (Syzygium jambos), it prevents the re-establishment of native lowland forest. (PIER, 2002)
Location Specific Impacts:Florida (USA) (United States (USA)) Physical disturbance: Heavy crops litter streets, sidewalks and lawns, attracting insects. Hawaii (United States (USA)) Physical disturbance: Shades out desirable forage plants. Hawaii (United States (USA)) Physical disturbance: Excludes native as well as introduced plants.
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