myrobalan

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A medium to large species of deciduous tree native to South Asia reaching a height of around 300cm and trunk width of around 100cm with an umbrella-like habit. Leaves are alternate, ovate and dark green. Short panicles of dull white to yellow flowers appear in summer which have an unpleasant smell, followed by smooth, green oval fruits which turn yellow to orange-brown. The tree is used for both medicinal purposes and the fruit for making into preserves in some countries

Scientific classification

Species: myrobalan (Terminalia chebula)
Genus: Terminalia
Family: Combretaceae

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Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of myrobalan

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Culture

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Quick identification of myrobalan

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myrobalan care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by seed or layering in spring. Seed germination and growth may be slow

Growing

Under glass, grow in loam-based compost with the addition of sharp sand in full sun. Water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season. Outside, grow in moderately fertile, sandy soil in full sun

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