Syzygium francisii (F.M.Bailey) L.A.S.Johnson

A dense tree. It grows 24 m high and spreads 21 m wide. It can be taller and the trunk can be 1.5 m across. The trunk of the tree has buttresses. The bark is slightly flaky. It has a spreading crown. The branches are almost horizontal. Leaves are simple and opposite. They are 4-8 cm long. The leaves are dark green and leathery. They are oval and have a long point. They are glossy and have wavy edges. The flowers have cream stamens. The flowers are in panicles. The fruit are round and violet-purple.

A tropical and subtropical plant. It grows in rainforest and on fertile alluvial soils. In Melbourne Botanical Gardens. It suits hardiness zones 10-12.

Plants grow easily from seed.