Millingtonia hortensis / Indian Cork Tree - Avenue trees

About the Tree - 

• It is also known as Tree Jasmine, Indian Cork Tree is a long deciduous tree.
• This is grown in gardens and avenues for its perfuming flowers.
• This is a fast-growing tree. Indigenous (native to India)
• Its long tubular, white, and fragrant flowers bloom at night and shed early in the morning.
• It flowers in June, July, August, September, October, November. 
• It is a big tree, can spread & grow up to 12 meters. 
• Good for screening, recommended for creating shade.
• Salt or salinity tolerant

Growing Tips - 

• Prefers a deep, fertile soil and warm humid climate. Grows well in arid regions also. 
• Comes to flowering in 4-5 years. 
• Planted along the roads, gardens, and parks.
• The root system is comparatively shallow and the wood is brittle.
• The minimum distance between plant to plant should be 8m*8m.

INSIDE THE BOX

*above specifications are for indicative purposes only, actual dimensions may slightly vary.

INITIAL CARE FOR 10-15 DAYS JUST AFTER RECEIVING YOUR PLANT 

1. Remove the Packaging Materials carefully.
2. Press the soil in the pot & add additional soil(garden mix) if necessary.
3. Maintain moisture in the pot, Do not overwater it may kill your plant, so make sure that the soil should be dry between watering.
4. Make sure that plants get enough morning direct bright light(2-3hrs) for 10-15 days & do not go for immediate transplanting (minimum 1 month)
5. You can remain the plant in the same pot for 1 month, later you can transplant it directly into the ground.
6. Just prune if any branch of the plant is get damaged in transits. New leaves will come definitely.