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Karanj - 10" Grow bag

Karanj - 10" Grow bag

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  • Nitrogen-fixing soil improver
  • Excellent hardy shade tree
  • Source of pongamia biofuel oil
  • Tolerates drought and salinity
  • Low-maintenance avenue tree
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Country of origin: India

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Karanj (Pongamia pinnata, syn. Millettia pinnata) is a hardy, fast-growing evergreen to semi-deciduous tree native to India and tropical Asia. It forms a short trunk and a broad, dense, spreading crown of glossy compound leaves that casts excellent shade. In summer it bears fragrant clusters of pink to white pea-like flowers, followed by woody pods whose seeds yield pongamia (karanj) oil used in biofuel, lamps and traditional medicine. A nitrogen-fixing legume, it improves soil and tolerates drought, salinity and waterlogging, making it a favourite for avenues, reclamation and agroforestry across India.

Specifications

Family Fabaceae
Native region India and tropical Asia
Mature height 8-15 m
Mature spread 8-12 m
Growth rate Fast
Foliage Glossy compound semi-evergreen leaves
Flower colour Pink to white
Flower season Spring to early summer
Climate zone Tropical and subtropical

Care guide

Sunlight Full sun
Watering Low; drought-tolerant once established
Soil / mix Adapts to most soils incl. saline and waterlogged
Temperature 15-42 C; very heat-tolerant
Humidity Low to high
Fertilizer Minimal; fixes its own nitrogen
Pruning Prune to raise canopy and remove deadwood
Repotting Best planted in ground
Propagation Seeds and cuttings
Pests & problems Largely pest-free
Toxicity / safety Seeds and oil not for ingestion; non-edible oil
Difficulty Easy

Uses

Planted as a robust avenue, shade and windbreak tree and for land reclamation. The seed oil (karanj oil) is used for biodiesel, lamps, soaps, pesticides and traditional medicine.

Growing tips

An ideal low-maintenance avenue tree for hot, dry and saline Indian sites; plant in full sun, water until established, and it will then thrive on neglect while enriching the soil.

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I water a Karanj tree?
Water young trees regularly for the first year. Once established, Karanj is highly drought-tolerant and needs watering only in extreme dry spells.
How much sunlight does Karanj need?
It is a full-sun tree and grows best with 6 or more hours of direct sunlight, tolerating intense heat well.
Is the Karanj tree safe for pets?
The tree is fine in the garden, but the seeds and karanj oil are non-edible and should be kept away from pets and children.
Can Karanj be grown in a pot?
Saplings can begin in large pots, but Karanj becomes a broad-crowned tree best planted in the ground for proper growth.
How is Karanj propagated?
It is propagated mainly from seeds, which germinate readily, and also from stem cuttings and root suckers.
What common problems affect Karanj?
It is remarkably trouble-free and largely pest-resistant. Occasional leaf-feeding insects cause only minor cosmetic damage.
When does the Karanj tree bloom?
It flowers in spring to early summer, producing fragrant pink to white pea-like flowers followed by woody pods.
Is Karanj an indoor or outdoor plant?
It is strictly an outdoor tree, excellent for avenues, large gardens, shade and land reclamation.
Is any part of the plant poisonous?
The seeds and their oil are non-edible and toxic if ingested, though they are valued for oil, biodiesel and medicinal uses.
What fertilizer is best for Karanj?
It needs very little feeding because it fixes its own nitrogen. An occasional dose of compost is enough for healthy growth.

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