Description

Pongamia Glabra

Pongamia glabra also known as Pongam, Karum Tree, Poonga-Oil Tree, Indian Beech Many-branched, Spreads quickly, feedy or semi-evergreen with a cylindrical head and a small and short trunk. The pinnate, shiny, bright green leaves, 15-30 cm long, forms the evolving rose bronze, 5-9 ovate to elliptical leaflets. In summer and autumn, they grows racemes, 13 cm in length, with pea-like, mauvais-pink, or cream flowers, heavily aromatized when cut. they have round, normal petals, to 1.5cm in size, often uncurled.

Max Height: 20-25m

Spread: 15-25m

Common Name: Pongam, Karum Tree, Poonga-Oil Tree, Indian Beech

Flower Colour: pink

Drought Tolerance: Medium

Sun Tolerance: High

Wind Tolerance: High

Water Requirement: Medium

Pest Tolerance: High

Disease Tolerance: High

Growth Rate: Medium