Sowing months
Jun–Jul
Sunlight
Part sun
Water
Regular; never dry
Mature size
10–20 m
First harvest
Flowers from year five
Family
Magnoliaceae
Where it grows
ground, terrace
Good for
beauty
Sow in
monsoon
Care
Rich soil and shelter from hot wind; happiest in humid air.
Orange-yellow flowers whose scent carries across a whole garden at dusk.
Growing it
Rich soil and shelter from hot wind; happiest in humid air.
What it is for
Garland flowers and perfume; the scent tree of southern gardens.