This is a small size, evergreen tree. It is native to India. It is one of the most beautiful native trees. The leaves are very shiny and against light, they show off their dazzling golden edges; In fact this tree could be easily identified because of these golden edges of the leaves. Though it is a tree, by regular pruning, it can be maintained in any desired shape or size. It is a very drought resistant tree. It can be seen growing healthy even on edges of estuaries in Konkan, Eastern coasts of Maharashtra.
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| Golden edges of the leaves |
Ironwood tree, अंजनी, आंजणTiny flowers grow in bunches on main stems also and many other mature branches. Their colour is very attractive with purplish blue tinge. They have pleasant, mild spicy scent. Dense, blue carpet of flowers can be seen under flowering trees. Fruits are size of small Ber (Ziziphus mauritiana). The green fruits turn red and then purplish-black. on ripening. It is one plant which really deserves a prime place in gardens. Propagation with seeds. The parts of the plant are supposed to have medicinal properties.
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| Carpet of fallen flowers |
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| Fruits |
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