Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Zygophyllaceae

Genus:

Balanites

Species:

Balanites glabra

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

800 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

yellow, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seed scarification improves germination rates. Seeds benefit from soaking in water before planting.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI