Description
Kadamba is one of the most frequently planted trees in the tropics. The tree is grown along avenues, roadsides, and villages for shade. Kadamba is suitable for reforestation programs.
Anthocephalus cadamba has scented orange flowers in dense globe-shaped cluste The flowers are used in perfumes. The tree is grown as an ornamental plant and for timber and paper-making. Kadam features in Indian religions and mythologies. A fully mature Kadam tree can reach up to 45 m in height.
It is a large tree with a broad crown and straight cylindrical bole.Seeds Specifications
| Common Name | Burflower-tree, Laran, and Leichhardt pine |
| Height | Up to 45 m |
| Flower Colour | Orange |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
- This tree requires proper sunlight for proper growthWater trapped beneath the scales may rot the bulb, so a well-drained site is essentialIf the area is too shady, the stems will attempt to lean towards the sun or get spindly and fall over
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 20 to 25 degree Celsius |
| Fertilizer | Apply organic fertilizers |
Kadamba special feature
The flowers are used in perfumes.