Description
Maple-leaved bayur is an evergreen tree with an irregular crown with thick, steeply ascending branches.
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Muchkund, Karnikar - Plant |
| 2 | 6 inch (15 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
Pterospermum is a genus of tropical trees and shrubs. It produces best flowers, strongest stems and the best environment for resisting potential diseases. Leaves are simple, alternate, have stipules and are palmately ribbed. It has large fragrant nocturnal white flowers, occur in axillary fascicles. Fruit is a capsule and angled.
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 26.5 inch (67 cm) |
| Common Name | Maple-leaved Bayur tree, Dinner plate Tree, Kanak Champa |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 20 to 40 feet |
| Flower Colour | White to pale white |
| Bloom Time | April to September |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Muchkund care
Tolerates some light shade, but full sun with good air circulation. Enrich the soil with leaf mold or well-rotted organic matter to encourage good drainage. Dig a hole 2 to 3 times as deep as the bulbs are high and set the bulb in the hole pointy side up. Fill the hole with soil and tamp gently. Space bulbs at a distance equal to 3 times the bulb, s diameter. For a good effect, plant plants in groups of 3 to 5 bulbs.
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Medium to wet |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 20 to 30 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer. Maples should be fertilized once or twice a year. |
Muchkund special feature
Can be planted at borders, group or mass for landscape accent, temporary hedge. Useful in low spots or wet areas in the landscape. Effective along streams or ponds.
Muchkund uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for an ornamental purpose
- It is grown as an ornamental or shade tree