Bilva tree-Vilvam Maram

MAXIMUM HEIGHT – It can reach up to 8-10 meters if planted in the ground.

BLOOMING YEAR – It blooms in the month of February-May in many parts of India, sometimes it varies based on the climate of a particular area.

FRUITING TIME – Edible fruiting will start from 2-3 years after purchase.

SPECIAL FEATURE – Fragrant flowers & leaves, good for making also, plant for puja or prayer, suitable for avenue planting, hanging & weeping growth habit, salt/salinity tolerant.

GROWING TIPS – Easy to grow a plant. Hardy and touch. Many people plant it near temples – and complain that the tree – just does not grow! This is because they over harvest the leaves. A simple solution is to let just one top branch grow. If this is done – the tree reaches to over three meters in a year or two. The leaves get beyond the reach of eager devotees and the plant grows well.