Aegle marmelos (Bael)

Aegle marmelos green plant with thick branches and numerous round yellow fruit hanging.
Aegle marmelos tree with thick canopy and scattered round yellow fruit hanging down.

Botanical name: Aegle marmelos

Common names: Bael, Bengal Quince, Indian Bael, Wood Apple, Matoom

Family: Rutaceae

Origin: India

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Large tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large or medium tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 20 ft or more
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens
Thorny or spinyThorns: Thorny or spiny
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
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This plant is a medium sized tree that grows up to 40ft.This plant is known to posses some medicinal properties. All parts of this tree including, the roots, leaves, trunk, fruits, and seeds, are used for curing one human ailment, or another. The fruits are usually eaten by people.They taste like marmalade, and smell like roses. They are also used in the preparation of many medicines in villages. These protein-rich fruits are also used in making some very good drinks. They can also make a wonderful jam. The plant easily withstands long periods of drought, which are needed for better fruit yields. It grows in most soil and climate types, and requires little care when established.

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Image gallery: 5 images
Aegle marmelos (Bael) plant with light green leaves in a dark plastic pot
Aegle marmelos (Bael) young plant with thin branches and light green pointed leaves in a pot.
Aegle marmelos yellow fruit close up resting on green grass blades below
Aegle marmelos yellow fruit sits on blades of green grass.
Aegle marmelos with green round fruit hanging from thick woody brown branches
Aegle marmelos tree with round green fruit dangling from thin woody branches
Aegle marmelos green fruit with yellow pulp close up on pink surface
Aegle marmelos fruit cut to reveal yellow pulp on pink surface
Aegle marmelos green and yellow sliced fruit close up against a purple background
Aegle marmelos sliced open to reveal light yellow pulpy interior and thick rind


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