Buy Rare and Exotic Cordia sebestena, Geiger, Scarlet Cordia, Aloe Wood, Sebesten Plum, Lolu, Kou Haole Plants Online

Description

Common name:

Geiger, Scarlet Cordia, Aloe Wood, Sebesten Plum, Lolu, Kou Haole

Regional name:

Hindi - Bhokar, Bohari, Lal Lasoora, Tamil - Acchinaruvihli, Telugu - Virigi

Category:

Trees, Shrubs

Family:

Boraginaceae

Light:

Sun growing, Semi shade

Water:

Normal, Can tolerate less, Can tolerate more

Primarily grown for:

Flowers

Flowering season:

Year-around flowering, Flowers in flushes throughout the year

Flower or Inflorescence color:

Orange

Foliage color:

Green

Plant Height or length:

4 to 6 meters

Plant Spread or Width:

2 to 4 meters

Plant Form:

Irregular, Upright or Erect

Special Character:

• Good for screening
• Attracts birds
• Attracts butterflies
• Attracts bees
• Recommended for creating shade
• Evergreen trees
• Suitable for road median planting
• Suitable for avenue planting
• Hanging or weeping growth habit
• Good on seaside

Generally available in India in quantities of:

Over hundreds

Plant Description:

- Small evergreen tree 5-8 m tall. Has a straight trunk. Can be easily kept short by trimming and trained as a shrub.
- Plants should be planted where they can be appreciated up close. Near sit outs etc. Ideally used in restaurants and next to small pathways.
- Flowers are bright orange 3-5 cm wide.
- Very popular in its native habitat for carpentry. The wood is fine grained and long lasting.
- Heartwood is dark brown, hard, heavy and fine textured.

Growing tips:

- Grows and flowers better in dry as well as coastal areas.
- This Cordia species can tolerate salts and alkaline soils.
- This saline tolerance makes it ideal for planting where STP or ETP water is used.
- All types of soils are fine will grow well on acidic soils as well.
- Plants do not like the cold. They start looking dull and the leaves turn greenish yellow.
- Will not tolerate frost.
- Regular fertilizer or manure application will make the crown look lush and full. Poor nutrient supply will make the canopy sparse and unattractive.
- Plants can be pruned back after flowering flush is over.