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Bakul

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Why it’s special?

Intensely fragrant star-shaped flowers
Dense evergreen canopy for year-round shade
Hardy, long-lived and low maintenance
Flowers used in garlands and perfume
Valued in Ayurvedic medicine

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🌎 Country of origin: India

Bakul (Mimusops elengi), also called Maulsari or Spanish Cherry, is a slow-growing evergreen tree treasured for its small, star-shaped cream flowers whose sweet fragrance lingers even after they fall and dry. Its dense, glossy dark-green foliage forms a neat rounded canopy that gives excellent shade and stays attractive year-round. Native to India and South Asia, Bakul is a classic temple, garden and avenue tree, also valued in Ayurveda for its bark, flowers and fruit. The fragrant blooms are used in garlands and perfumery, making this hardy, long-lived tree both ornamental and culturally cherished.

Specifications

Family	Sapotaceae
Native region	Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia
Mature height	8-15 m
Mature spread	8-12 m
Growth rate	Slow
Foliage	Evergreen, glossy dark green
Flower colour	Creamy white
Flower season	Mostly spring to summer
Climate zone	Tropical and subtropical

Care guide

Sunlight	Full sun to partial shade
Watering	Moderate; water regularly when young, drought tolerant later
Soil / mix	Well-drained loamy soil, adaptable
Temperature	18-42C; heat tolerant, frost-sensitive
Humidity	Tolerates a wide range
Fertilizer	Compost or balanced NPK once or twice a year
Pruning	Minimal; light shaping only
Repotting	Young plants in large pots; best in ground
Propagation	Seeds
Pests & problems	Generally hardy and pest-resistant
Toxicity / safety	Non-toxic; fruit edible, parts used in Ayurveda
Difficulty	Easy

Uses

A fragrant shade, avenue and temple tree; the scented flowers are used in garlands and perfumery, the fruit is edible, and bark, flowers and seeds are used in Ayurveda.

Growing tips

Well suited to Indian climates; plant in full sun to part shade with good drainage. It is slow-growing but very long-lived and low maintenance once established.

Bakul (Mimusops elengi) Care

Bakul is a hardy evergreen that thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates most Indian soils as long as they drain well. Water young plants regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, easing off once established as the tree is fairly drought-tolerant. Feed with a balanced organic fertiliser during the growing season and prune lightly to shape its dense, rounded canopy.

Bakul Benefits & Uses

Prized for its small, star-shaped cream flowers, Bakul releases a sweet, long-lasting fragrance that many gardeners grow it purely to enjoy. The tree has deep roots in Indian tradition, where the flowers are strung into garlands and the dense foliage gives cooling shade. It is also valued as an ornamental avenue and garden tree that stays green through the year.

Where to place Bakul

Bakul suits gardens, courtyards and larger balconies where its evergreen canopy can provide shade and privacy over time. Give it a spot with plenty of sunlight and room to spread, as it develops into a broad, shady tree. In its early years it settles happily in a large container before you move it to open ground.

Why buy Bakul online in India

Buying Bakul online with GardenGo means your plant is sourced locally and delivered fast, often within about two hours in serviced areas, so it arrives alive and healthy rather than stressed after days in transit. You can pick your preferred size on this page and have it dispatched from nearby stock. Add pots, potting soil and tools to the same order and get everything for your garden delivered together.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water a Bakul tree?

Water young trees regularly; once established, Bakul becomes quite drought tolerant and needs water only in dry spells.

How much sunlight does it need?

It grows well in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a range of light conditions.

Why are the flowers so prized?

The small cream flowers are intensely fragrant and keep their scent even after drying, so they are used in garlands and perfumery.

Is the Bakul tree safe for pets?

Yes, it is non-toxic; its fruit is edible and various parts are used in traditional medicine.

How is it propagated?

Bakul is usually grown from seeds, though germination and early growth are slow.

Does it grow slowly?

Yes, it is a slow-growing but very long-lived tree, rewarding patience with a dense, fragrant canopy.

When does it bloom?

It flowers mainly in spring and summer, sometimes sporadically through the year in warm climates.

Is it suitable for indoors?

No, it is an outdoor shade tree, though young saplings can be container-grown for a while.

Is the fruit edible?

Yes, the ripe yellow-orange berries are edible and mildly sweet.

What fertilizer should I use?

Apply compost or a balanced NPK fertilizer once or twice a year to support its slow growth.

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