Common name: Koda Tree, Kodo wood, Pania (Hindi)
Botanical name: Ehretia acuminata Family: Boraginaceae (forget-me-not family)
A Hardy, fast growing tree, usually seen less than 10m tall, bearing dense
sprays of delicately scented, white flowers in spring. Leaves elliptic to
obovate or oblong-obovate, 5-13 × 4-6 cm,
margin regularly serrate with teeth curved upward. Tiny fragrant white flowers
occur in panicles 8-15 cm long. Flowers are tiny white bell shaped, with 5
spreading pointed petals. Flowers are followed by large
clusters of edible, sweet tasting, yellow-orange berries in autumn, which are
loved and eaten by birds. Tree is spectacular in fruit as the whole canopy
becomes covered with the brightly coloured berries. Trees may become deciduous
in dry times. Timber used for furniture and joinery. Plant in any well drained
soil which is rich in organic matter and apply a light dressing of organic
fertiliser in early spring. Keep well watered during dry poeriods. A great
shade and bird attracting tree for parks and home gardens.
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