WaterSpecies-level: drought-tolerant; a specific watering schedule is not stated.
Fruit Plants
Bael (Maredu)
Maredu
Aegle marmelos
Sacred bael tree — smooth green shell over sweet aromatic pulp, famous as a cooling summer sharbat and a classic Ayurvedic remedy for digestion. Its trifoliate leaves are offered to Lord Shiva, and the tree is exceptionally hardy, tolerating drought, poor soil and alkaline conditions with ease.
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In stockAvailable sizes2 ft – 5 ft
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Plant guide
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Growing characteristics and practical care notes.
Mature heightSpecies-level: reports range from about 6–8 m to 12–15 m.
Growth habitSpecies-level: spreading branches, sometimes spiny.
- Mature height
- Species-level: reports range from about 6–8 m to 12–15 m.
- Growth habit
- Species-level: spreading branches, sometimes spiny.
- Growth rate
- Species-level: slow-growing.
- Foliage
- Species-level: aromatic, trifoliate leaves; deciduous.
- Flowers / fruit
- Species-level: fragrant flowers; fruit develops over about 10–11 months from bloom.
- Watering
- Species-level: drought-tolerant; a specific watering schedule is not stated.
- Soil
- Species-level: adaptable across soil types and a wide pH range.