The Water Cherry is native to Asia New Guinea and some very isolated areas in Northern Australia. It often presents as a shrub rather than a tree, however it can grow to a height of 15 metres. Generally it branches out from the base of the trunk, as can be seen in the above photograph. It requires a good rainfall area in which to grow, usually below 100 metres in altitude. Fruit is produced in the lead up to and during the wet season, and may be eaten raw. It has a crisp taste like many Syzygium's. The leaves . . .