Mimusops elengi (Spanish Cherry)

Mimusops elengi green leaves with small tan flowers on a dense branching plant
Mimusops elengi leaves with small tan flowers clustered along the woody stems

Botanical name: Mimusops elengi

Common names: Spanish Cherry, Bakul Tree

Family: Sapotaceae

Origin: India

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-12

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
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Bakul is a large and handsome tree well-known for its fragrant flowers which are strung into garlands and worn by women. Bakul is used in the treatment and maintenance of oral hygiene. Rinsing mouth with water solution made with bakul helps in strengthening the teeth.

Similar plants: Mimusops elengi (Spanish Cherry)


Image gallery: 7 images
Mimusops elengi orange fruit close up hanging from a thin brown woody branch
Mimusops elengi orange fruit attached to a small textured branch
Mimusops elengi cream star flower close up against smooth dark green leaves
Mimusops elengi small cream star flower alongside oval smooth green leaves
Mimusops elengi tree with dense green leaves in a large stone container
Mimusops elengi tree with a thick canopy of dense green foliage leaves
Mimusops elengi red fruit close up nestled among smooth deep green oval leaves
Mimusops elengi red fruit attached to a branch with shiny green leaves
Mimusops elengi orange fruit clusters hanging on a branch close up view
Mimusops elengi orange fruit hanging from branches among smooth green pointed leaves
Mimusops elengi (Spanish Cherry) pale yellow star flower close up against dark green stems.
Mimusops elengi (Spanish Cherry) star flower emerging alongside rounded buds on a thin stem.
Mimusops elengi (Spanish Cherry) with orange fruit and green leaves close up plant
Mimusops elengi (Spanish Cherry) with orange fruit clusters nestled among glossy green pointed leaves


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