Bael Fruit Tree (Bilgree)- Enjoy drinks of golden stone wood apples

Bael fruit tree- Local name (Bilgree)

• Botanical name is Aegle ( aey Glee) marmelos, has many other names as Bengal quince, golden apple, stone apple, wood apple and bili. It has  medicinal and food values besides religious significance among Hindus. Can tolerate water logged areas and extreme temperatures. It thrives well in Lahore (USA hardiness Zone 9- 11). 

A magnificent view in the Compound of Historical Jahangir's Tomb. A Mughal emperor.
Photo by Rashad. 8 Dec 13.

Stone or wood apple. Pleasant and refreshing flavor.
Photo be Rashad. Botanical Garden Lahore

Branches droop. A leaf wit three leaflets.
Photo by Rashad. Jahangir's Tomb. 8 Dec 13.

Fruit can be eaten dried of fresh,  leaves as  green salad.
Photo by Rashad. Botanical Garden Lahore. 22 Nov 13

Shady tree, grows up to 40 feet tall.
Photo by Rashad. Jinnah Garden Lahore. 26 Nov 13.

View of skull- rotten fruit. Usually broken with a hammer.
Good for locomotion of fatigued animals- horses.
 Works well with knee pains of humans.
Photo by Rashad. 22 Nov 13.

Buy some from Jinnah Bagh, Photo by Rashad,

Not ripe as yet. Wrap them in a paper to turn the outer coat into yellow color. Photo by Rashad,

A painted view of Bilgree tree. Bloom is creamy and fragrant.
Photo by Rashad. 8 Dec 13.

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