Mimusops Elengi Plant – Bakul Tree
Mimusops Elengi Plant, commonly known as the Bakul Tree, is an evergreen ornamental tree valued for its dense glossy foliage and small, highly fragrant flowers. Its attractive growth habit and pleasant fragrance make it a popular choice for gardens and other landscaped spaces. The tree performs well in warm tropical and subtropical conditions and can be used for avenue planting, courtyards, parks, entrances and specimen landscaping.
Plant Details:
- Botanical Name: Mimusops elengi
- Common Name: Bakul, Spanish Cherry, Bullet Wood
- Family: Sapotaceae
- Plant Type: Evergreen ornamental flowering tree
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Climate: Tropical and subtropical climates
- Foliage: Dense, glossy green, elliptic to lance-shaped leaves
- Flowers: Small, fragrant, creamy-white flowers with narrow petals
- Landscape Use: Gardens, courtyards, avenues, parks, entrances, borders, specimen planting and ornamental landscapes
