CATEGORY – Tree

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3Watering – Allow soil to dry between watering
4.Sunlight – Full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 15 to 25 feet
3.Leaves Color – Bright green, feathery
4.Flowers – Bright yellow with orange stamens, fragrant
5.Type – Outdoor ornamental, dryland landscaping, erosion control
6.Feed – Minimal fertilization; apply compost once every season
7.Watering – Drought-tolerant; water sparingly once established
8.Soil – Sandy, well-draining soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun
10Suitable Temperature – 70°F–100°F (21°C–38°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a location with full sunlight and fast-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole twice the size of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) at the center.
4.Backfill with soil and gently firm it in.
5.Water thoroughly after planting and reduce frequency once established.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Parkinsonia aculeata
2.Common names: Jerusalem Thorn, Mexican Palo Verde, Horse Bean Tree
3.Hindi: पारकिंसोनिया एकुलेआटा (Parkinsonia Aculeata)
4.Tamil: எருசலேம் தொர்ண் மரம் (Eruśalēm Toṟṇ Maram)
5.Telugu: జెరూసలేం థోర్న్ చెట్టు (Jerusalem Thorn Chettu)
6.Kannada: ಜೆರೂಸಲೆಂ ಥೋನ್ ಮರ (Jerusalem Thorn Mara)
7.Marathi: जेरुसलेम थॉर्न झाड (Jerusalem Thorn Jhāḍ)
8.Malayalam: ജെരൂസലേം തോർൺ മരം (Jerusalem Thorn Maram)