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Cannonball Tree - 10" Grow bag

Cannonball Tree - 10" Grow bag

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  • Spectacular trunk-borne flowers
  • Sacred Nagalingam blooms
  • Fragrant, especially at night
  • Curious cannonball fruits
  • Tropical specimen tree
  • Striking conversation piece
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Country of origin: India

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The Cannonball Tree (Couroupita guianensis) is a dramatic tropical tree grown for its extraordinary flowers and fruit. Borne directly on long woody stalks along the trunk, the waxy flowers are a rich orange-pink with a hooded central structure that many associate with a serpent over a Shiva lingam, lending it deep religious significance in India. The blooms are intensely fragrant, especially at night. Large, hard, brown spherical fruits the size of cannonballs hang from the trunk. A striking specimen for temple grounds, parks and botanical gardens in warm, frost-free regions.

Specifications

Family Lecythidaceae
Native region Tropical South America
Mature height 15-25 m
Mature spread 8-12 m
Growth rate Moderate
Foliage Semi-evergreen, large clustered leaves
Flower colour Orange-pink to red
Flower season Mostly warm months; nearly year-round in tropics
Climate zone Tropical

Care guide

Sunlight Full sun
Watering Regular; keep moist, especially when young
Soil / mix Deep, fertile, well-drained soil
Temperature Thrives in 22-38C; strictly frost-tender
Humidity Prefers high humidity
Fertilizer Organic manure and balanced feed periodically
Pruning Minimal; avoid removing trunk flower stalks
Repotting Grow in ground; not a pot plant
Propagation Seeds; cuttings less reliable
Pests & problems Generally hardy; occasional scale
Toxicity / safety Fruit pulp unpleasant; treat as non-edible
Difficulty Moderate

Uses

Planted as a sacred and ornamental specimen tree in temple grounds, parks and botanical gardens; flowers are offered in worship and the tree is prized as a botanical curiosity.

Growing tips

Grow only in warm, frost-free parts of India in deep fertile soil with regular watering and high humidity. Keep the heavy cannonball fruits in mind and avoid planting over paths, seating or play areas.

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I water it?
Keep the soil consistently moist, especially for young trees; it likes regular water and high humidity.
How much sun does it need?
It grows and flowers best in full sun in a warm, sheltered spot.
Is it safe for pets?
The fruit pulp is foul-smelling and not edible, so keep pets from chewing fruit or flowers.
Can I grow it in a pot?
It is a large tropical tree best grown in open ground rather than containers.
How do I propagate it?
It is usually grown from fresh seed; cuttings are possible but less reliable.
Why is my tree not flowering?
It needs maturity, warmth and full sun; cold climates and youth delay the trunk flowers.
When does it bloom?
In warm tropical conditions it can flower for much of the year, peaking in the warm season.
Can it tolerate cold?
No, it is strictly frost-tender and suits only warm, frost-free regions of India.
Is the tree toxic?
It is not a notable poison, but the smelly fruit pulp should be treated as non-edible.
What fertilizer should I use?
Feed periodically with organic manure and a balanced fertilizer to support its lush growth and flowering.

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