Spanish Cherry

Botanical Name: Mimusops elengi

Common Names: Spanish Cherry, Medlar, Bullet Wood

This is a stunner for your garden. It is an evergreen tree with shiny, dark green leaves and small, star-shaped flowers that smell like honey. It is a slow grower that can be kept smaller with pruning. The fruit is small, orange-red, and can be mildly sweet. People love it because it is tough and handles different soils well.

Features:

Sun: Loves full sun when mature

Water: Needs good water when young, but it is quite hardy once it gets going

Pruning: Good for hedging or as a shade tree

Fruit: Tasty when ripe, often used in traditional cooking

It is a great choice if you want a tree that looks good all year. The scent from the flowers is a real bonus in the evenings. It is a solid, reliable tree that will grow well for you.

For Indian gardeners, this plant is special. It is often called Bakul in India and has a deep place in temple gardens and traditional life. Its fragrant flowers are loved for making garlands and incense, and it is a tree that brings a sense of calm and history to any yard. It grows naturally in northern Australia too. When over 2 metres can handle Perth full sun.

Limited stock. Pickup from Parkwood, WA. Delivery to Perth Metro only.

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