Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Characteristics
Fast-growing
Growth Habit
Upright tree
Bloom Season
Summer
Flavour Profile
Ornamental
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Open Pollinated
Plant Type
Flowering tree
Planting Season
Spring–Monsoon
Fruit Size
N/A
Plant Height
15–25 meters
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Hardiness Zones
USDA 10–12
Container Garden
No
Plant Spacing
4–6 meters
Planting Depth
0.5 cm
Growing Conditions
Well-drained fertile soil
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Kadamba tree produce fragrant globe-shaped flower clusters?
Can Kadamba tree produce fragrant globe-shaped flower clusters?
Yes. The tree is admired for its distinctive round, fragrant flower heads that create a striking ornamental display during the blooming season.
Does the Kadamba tree develop a broad, spreading canopy?
Does the Kadamba tree develop a broad, spreading canopy?
Yes. It forms a wide, dense canopy that provides excellent shade and makes it a popular landscape tree.
Can Kadamba be planted as a shade or avenue tree?
Can Kadamba be planted as a shade or avenue tree?
Yes. Its fast-growing nature and broad crown make it well suited for parks, avenues, gardens, and large open landscapes.
Will the flowers attract bees and other pollinators?
Will the flowers attract bees and other pollinators?
Yes. The fragrant flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinating insects during the flowering season.
Does the tree provide ornamental value throughout the year?
Does the tree provide ornamental value throughout the year?
Yes. Its lush green foliage, unique spherical flowers, and attractive branching habit make it an appealing ornamental tree across multiple seasons.
How is Kadamba different from Rain Tree?
How is Kadamba different from Rain Tree?
Kadamba (Neolamarckia cadamba, formerly Anthocephalus cadamba) produces distinctive spherical flower clusters and large glossy leaves, while Rain Tree (Samanea saman) is recognized for its umbrella-shaped canopy, fern-like foliage, and pink powder-puff flowers.