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- Common name:
- Cannon Ball Tree
- Regional name:
- Marathi - Nag Chapha, Kailashpati, Hindi - Shivalingam, Tope Gola, Bengali - Nagalingam, Tamil - Nagalingam
- Category:
- Trees
- Family:
- Lecythidaceae
- Light:
- Sun growing
- Water:
- Normal
- Primarily grown for:
- Foliage
- Flowering season:
- Year-around flowering, Flowers in flushes throughout the year
- Flower or Inflorescence color:
- Various colored flowers available viz., Red, Orange, Pink
- Foliage color:
- Green
- Plant Height or length:
- More than 12 meters
- Plant Spread or Width:
- More than 12 meters
- Plant Form:
- Upright or Erect
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Plant Description:
- he Kailashpati Cannon-ball Tree is a tropical tree that is native to the Western Ghats region of India. It is a member of the Bombacaceae family and is known for its large, round fruit that resemble cannonballs. The tree grows up to 25 meters in height and has a dense, round canopy. The leaves are large and leathery, and the flowers are large and showy, with five petals that are typically white or pale pink in color. The fruit of the Kailashpati Cannon-ball Tree is edible and is often used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. The tree is also prized for its wood, which is dense and strong and is used in construction and other applications.
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Growing tips:
- The Kailashpati Cannon-ball Tree is a tropical tree that requires warm, humid conditions to thrive. It is best grown in well-draining, fertile soil that is rich in organic matter. The tree prefers full sun, but it can tolerate partial shade. It is important to water the tree regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, but not waterlogged. The tree may benefit from regular fertilization with a balanced, all-purpose plant fertilizer. It is also important to prune the tree regularly to remove dead or damaged branches and to shape the canopy. The Kailashpati Cannon-ball Tree is relatively low maintenance and is not prone to many pests or diseases, but it can be sensitive to cold temperatures and may need to be protected from frost
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Benefits:
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The Kailashpati Cannon-ball Tree is a tropical tree that requires warm, humid conditions to thrive. It is best grown in well-draining, fertile soil that is rich in organic matter. The tree prefers full sun, but it can tolerate partial shade. It is important to water the tree regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, but not waterlogged. The tree may benefit from regular fertilization with a balanced, all-purpose plant fertilizer. It is also important to prune the tree regularly to remove dead or damaged branches and to shape the canopy. The Kailashpati Cannon-ball Tree is relatively low maintenance and is not prone to many pests or diseases, but it can be sensitive to cold temperatures and may need to be protected from frostow well in
