Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rutaceae

Genus:

Aegle

Species:

Aegle marmelos

USDA Symbol:

AEMA3

Growth Characteristics

Height:

1200 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

white, greenish-white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to dry, open forests and hills

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

10–30 days

Notes:

Seeds should be sown fresh as viability decreases rapidly with storage. Germination improved by removing mucilaginous pulp and soaking seeds 24 hours.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI