Common names: Putranjiva, Child-life Tree, Indian Putranjiva Botanical name: Putranjiva roxburghii Family: Putranjivaceae

Plant type: Evergreen tree Flower colour: Small, inconspicuous greenish flowers Height: Usually 10–15 m, sometimes taller

Plant care:

• Sun: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Water: Moderate; water regularly during establishment

• Temperature: Tropical and subtropical climates

• Pruning: Responds well to pruning and can be maintained as a dense hedge

• Propagation: Seeds
  

Seed germination: Soak fresh seeds in water for 24 hours before sowing. Plant about 2–3 cm deep in a well-draining medium. Keep warm and consistently moist. Germination can be slow and may take several weeks.

Uses: Putranjiva roxburghii is a handsome evergreen tree commonly planted as a hedge, screen, avenue tree or ornamental specimen. Its dense foliage makes it particularly useful for privacy screening and formal landscaping.