Arjuna - Terminalia arjuna - fruiting



In telugu, these fruits are called Kobbire Kaya...Sure u have tasted them.

Methodologically, Arjuna tree is considered Sita's favourite.

You can see this tree lining NAL campus( Opposite Britannica office)

Fully grown Arjuna tree link - 

Banyan Tree

Banyan leaf
Image source: Wiki

Banyan tree is our national tree.

Banyan tree grows to become an enormous tree. The Big banyan tree which is about 200 years old( i need to verify) occupies more than 3 acres. Banyan belongs to family of fig trees.

It is considered the holiest of the trees.


I am not perticularly sure if we should be planting one of them in our estate. It may make sense right outside on the road behind the estate.

Banyan attracts variety of birds( and including monkeys). Banyan grows to big to accomodate different species. Fruits of banyan tree is popular with birds.


Biggest concern i have is its size:


Nevertheless it is magnanimous in its appearance. It is said that banyan tree has the most life energy flowing. It is considered most auspicious to prey below this tree. If we plant a banyan tree, it is likely to outlast every other tree in the estate

Sampling are available -  i expect to find even grown saplings in the forest nurseries.

External links: http://thegreenconcept.blogspot.in/2010_08_01_archive.html

Tabubia



Like Jackranda, Tabubia is another summer flowering plant which is hard to miss in bangalore.

Come summer, all leaves disapper and tree is filled with flowers.  More interesting is the flower bed under the tree.

Saplings: Available at nurseries.  Grows fast and start flowering in about two to three years.

Where to plant them:

• Along the road to the estate( trees on either side). Flower carpet is a welcoming right?
• On either side of the road, inside the estate at frequent intervals( mixed with Jacranda and tabubia)

Jacranda



A Non Native species, one can see blue flowers lined up all through summers -  sort of welcoming summer gesture.

It grows to be a big tree.  You may have seen this pretty much in every park in bangalore.

Sapling - Avilable in lalbagh and also in forest department nurseries.Flowers can be seen in the first few years of planting. I know that these plants need support during early days.

Suitable location ideas:

• Jacranda shines whereever it is placed.
• Small sections of the road( could be named Jacranda section)
• Areas around the borders in each plot calling it Jacranda plot

Flowering Trees of Bangalore

Read this eBook from award winning naturalist from Bangalore - some of these trees i have seen are truly outstanding. Link to the book: http://www.arvindguptatoys.com/arvindgupta/trees-bangalore.pdf


Note from introductions of the eBook

Bangalore’s charm as a Garden City may have diminished. However, some of the trees that perhaps earned its name are still to be seen and cherished. For those of us who would want to simply immerse ourselves in that moment appreciating the beauty of each of these flowering trees that dot Bangalore it really does not matter …we will continue to do so. For those who would want to have more information about these trees, I have tried to put together some, along with pictures for 56 species that are often seen. This includes similar / related species that are dealt under a main species. Hope you find it useful.

Temple tree



A tropical tree, commonly found as an ornamental tree, the flowers come in many varieties. It grows as a spreading tree to 7–8 m (20–25 ft) high and wide, and is flushed with fragrant flowers of shades of pink, white and yellow over the summer and autumn. Its common names include red frangipani, common frangipani, temple tree, or simply plumeria.

Tree when fully grown, spreads itself  and in the bloom time, is a delight to watch. With slendar branches, this tree can grow in dry tropical regions and can be planted even in rocky areas.

It makes a good choice for center piece or a strategically placed corner plant.

Saplings: Available in nurseries. Expensive( 500-1000 INR per grown sapling )...Watering is not essentially.


Suggested areas:
This one is best planted in spacious front of the estates. Other areas include:

• Corners of the roads 
• Near the gate on either side
• Small streatch of road on either side ( call it the temple street ) - It would be beautiful to see it bloom of all colors..in season
• Consider this tree is the border of karab land
• Consider this tree for outside border facing the entry area( Bharat's property  - Provides color to entrance view)

Sampige - Champaka

Telugu-Sampangi

Sampige flower - Sweet fragrance that spreads wide

Recall sampige road in malleswaram. Once upon a time, the entire road stretch had tree lines of these champaka trees.

They grow to become trees of large size with medium sized trunk and large leaves. The flowers bloom though the year and the fragrance of the flowers can be felt far and wide.   Generally it may take few years before the tree grows to become a big tree.

The sampige flower  comes in few colors. I know of white and saffron. 

Saplings: 

Available in the forest nurseries around here.

Recommended locations:

• Fence areas
• Common Area
• Playground area.
• Along the road locations where we move around