{"product_id":"khaya-senegalensis-10-grow-bag","title":"Khaya Senegalensis - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eKhaya senegalensis, commonly known as African Mahogany or Dry-zone Mahogany, is a large evergreen to semi-evergreen tree native to tropical Africa and now widely grown across India as an avenue, shade and plantation timber tree. It develops a straight bole and a broad, rounded crown of glossy dark-green pinnate leaves, casting dense shade that makes it popular along roads, in parks and on large campuses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tree is valued for its hard, durable, reddish-brown heartwood, which is used as a substitute for true mahogany in furniture and joinery. It tolerates heat, drought and a range of soils once established, thriving in India's plains and dry tropical regions. Small white-cream flowers are followed by woody capsules that split open to release winged seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeliaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical West and Central Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-30 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-15 m canopy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen to semi-evergreen, glossy dark-green pinnate leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite to cream\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring to early summer (Feb-May)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and subtropical; suits Indian plains and dry zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun; needs unobstructed open space for its large canopy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater young trees regularly for the first 2-3 years; mature trees are drought-tolerant and need little irrigation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdapts to most well-drained soils including sandy, loamy and rocky soils; tolerates poor and dry soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrives in warm climates 20-40 C; sensitive to hard frost when young\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTolerates both humid and dry tropical conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApply compost or balanced NPK during the monsoon growing season for the first few years; mature trees rarely need feeding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrune to a single straight leader and remove low or crossing branches when young to develop a clean bole and high canopy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot a pot plant long-term; transplant nursery saplings to the ground while young as it develops a deep taproot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMainly by seed; fresh winged seeds germinate readily in warm conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally hardy; can be affected by shoot borers (Hypsipyla), defoliating caterpillars and occasional scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Khaya senegalensis is grown in India chiefly as a large-scale landscape and economic tree.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Avenue, roadside and boundary planting for its dense, uniform shade.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Shade tree for parks, campuses, farms and large gardens.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Timber: hard, durable reddish-brown wood used for furniture, joinery and construction.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Plantation and agroforestry plantings in dry tropical regions.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Wind-break and soil-stabilising tree on degraded or dry land.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Plant saplings at the onset of the monsoon (June-July) so the deep taproot establishes with natural rainfall.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Choose an open site well away from buildings, drains and overhead lines, allowing for the wide mature canopy and strong root system. Stake young trees and prune to a single leader for a clean, tall trunk. Water regularly through the first two to three summers; thereafter the tree is largely self-sufficient and handles India\u0026amp;#039;s hot, dry months well.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Khaya senegalensis grow and how much space does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a large tree reaching 15-30 m tall with an 8-15 m wide canopy, so plant it in open ground well away from buildings, walls and drains to accommodate its broad crown and deep root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs African Mahogany suitable for the Indian climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It thrives in warm tropical and subtropical conditions across the Indian plains and dry zones, tolerating heat and drought once established, though young plants should be protected from hard frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I care for a young Khaya senegalensis tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant at the start of the monsoon, water regularly for the first 2-3 years, stake and prune to a single straight trunk, and feed with compost or balanced NPK during the growing season; mature trees need very little care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51048702640374,"sku":"PLT-KHAYASENEGAL-B10-NA","price":50.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-khaya-senegalensis-plant.jpg?v=1782711544","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/khaya-senegalensis-10-grow-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}