The Black Jamun plant, or Syzygium cumini, is a tropical, evergreen tree native to the Indian subcontinent that grows to 30 meters tall and lives for over 100 years. It thrives in full sun and loamy, well-draining soil, needing regular watering during its first few years. Valued for its refreshing, tangy, dark purple fruit, the tree is also used for shade, windbreaks, and timber.