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Kadamba

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Why it’s special?

Fast-growing shade tree
Fragrant orange pom-pom flowers
Sacred tree linked to Krishna
Attracts bees and birds
Tolerant of many soils

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🌎 Country of origin: India

Kadamba (Neolamarckia cadamba) is a large, fast-growing deciduous avenue tree native to South and Southeast Asia. It forms a straight trunk and a spreading rounded crown of broad glossy leaves, making it a superb shade and street tree. In the monsoon it bursts into clusters of fragrant, ball-shaped orange flowers that draw bees and birds. Deeply rooted in Indian culture and mythology, it is associated with Lord Krishna. Tolerant of a wide range of soils and well suited to tropical and subtropical Indian conditions, it is widely planted in parks, roadsides, temple grounds and for timber and reforestation.

Specifications

Family	Rubiaceae
Native region	South and Southeast Asia
Mature height	15-25 m
Mature spread	8-12 m
Growth rate	Fast
Foliage	Broad glossy semi-deciduous leaves
Flower colour	Orange to yellow
Flower season	Monsoon (June-September)
Climate zone	Tropical and subtropical

Care guide

Sunlight	Full sun
Watering	Regular when young; drought-tolerant once established
Soil / mix	Deep, well-drained loamy soil; tolerates many soils
Temperature	20-40 C; thrives in warm climates
Humidity	Moderate to high
Fertilizer	Compost or balanced NPK once or twice a year
Pruning	Remove dead or crossing branches; shape when young
Repotting	Plant in ground; not a container tree long-term
Propagation	Seeds and semi-hardwood cuttings
Pests & problems	Generally pest-resistant; watch for borers
Toxicity / safety	Non-toxic; flowers and bark used traditionally
Difficulty	Easy

Uses

Planted as a shade and avenue tree along roads, in parks and temple grounds. Valued for timber, paper pulp, traditional medicine and as a nectar source.

Growing tips

Plant at the onset of the monsoon in a deep pit with compost so the fast-growing roots establish before the dry season. Give young trees ample space as the crown spreads wide.

Kadamba Care

Kadamba (Neolamarckia cadamba) is a fast-growing tropical tree that thrives in full sun and warm, humid conditions across most of India. Water young plants regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged, and feed with a balanced organic fertiliser through the growing season. It adapts to a range of soils but does best in deep, well-drained loam with room for its wide, spreading canopy to develop.

Kadamba Benefits & Uses

The Kadamba tree is prized for its dense shade, sweet-scented orange-yellow globe flowers and strong cultural and religious significance in India. It is widely planted for avenue and garden shade, timber, and as a nectar source that draws bees and birds. Its rapid growth also makes it a popular choice for quick greening and reforestation projects.

Where to place Kadamba

Because Kadamba grows into a large, broad-crowned tree, plant it in an open area with plenty of overhead and root space, away from buildings, walls and overhead cables. It suits gardens, farm boundaries, temple grounds and roadside avenues where its shade and fragrant blooms can be enjoyed. Give it a sunny spot and it will establish quickly in Indian conditions.

Why buy Kadamba online in India

Buying Kadamba online from GardenGo means your sapling is sourced locally and delivered fast, often within about two hours in serviced areas, so it arrives alive and healthy rather than stressed from days in transit. You can pick the size that suits your space on this page and have it brought straight to your door. It is a simple way to add a fast-growing, culturally cherished shade tree to your garden.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water a Kadamba tree?

Water young trees 2-3 times a week in dry weather. Once established after a year or two, Kadamba is drought-tolerant and needs little extra watering except in prolonged dry spells.

How much sunlight does Kadamba need?

It is a full-sun tree and grows best with 6 or more hours of direct sunlight daily. It does not thrive in shade.

Is the Kadamba tree safe for pets?

Yes, Kadamba is considered non-toxic and is not known to harm pets. Its flowers and bark are even used in traditional medicine.

Can Kadamba be grown in a pot?

Saplings can start in large pots, but Kadamba is a big, fast-growing tree and must be planted in the ground to develop properly.

How is Kadamba propagated?

It is grown from seeds, which germinate readily, and from semi-hardwood cuttings. Seedlings establish quickly in warm, moist conditions.

What common problems affect Kadamba?

It is largely pest-free, but stem borers can occasionally attack stressed trees. Keep trees vigorous with good watering and avoid wounding the bark.

When does the Kadamba tree bloom?

It flowers mainly during the monsoon, from June to September, producing fragrant ball-shaped orange blooms.

Is Kadamba an indoor or outdoor plant?

It is strictly an outdoor tree, suited to gardens, avenues, parks and large open spaces because of its size.

Is any part of Kadamba poisonous?

No part is considered poisonous. The tree is non-toxic and has a long history of culinary and medicinal use.

What fertilizer is best for Kadamba?

Apply compost or well-rotted manure, or a balanced NPK fertilizer, once or twice a year, ideally before and during the monsoon for best growth.

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