Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Anogeissus accuminata, Dhokra tree


Anogeissus acuminata

Botanical name is Anogeissus acuminata or A. pendula. Other name is Buttontree. Local name is Dhokra. Grows well in Lahore (USA Hardiness Zone 9b- 11).  Belongs to Combretaceae family.


Tree can attain a height of 40 feet. Photo by Rashad.

Weeping or pendula branches.  Photo by Rashad.

Line of trees, Coppery color in winters.  Photo by Rashad.

Appearance during winters.  Photo by Rashad.

Bloom yellow. Jinnah Garden.  Photo by Rashad.

Ever green. A big tree.  Photo by Rashad.

Drought tolerant.  Photo by Rashad.

 
Grows under sun or partial shade. Another shade of the foliage.
Photo by Rashad.

Attractive to birds, bees and butterflies. Color of the foliage. Row of trees.  Photo by Rashad.

Avenue tree.  Photo by Rashad.

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