We wanted a tree, any tree. It had to be a large one, evergreen and preferably with flowers. We went to our favourite nursery again this weekend to look for one. We had our heart set on Champa (Frangipani), but it quite toxic to dogs. Even so, we thought of the dwarf one for the balcony. Turns out that it was close to ₹7000! No, thank you. Back to the drawing board for the tree then.
Both of us had certain criteria that we did not want to compromise on. We wanted a tree with a defined stem, hence an Areca palm was out. We wanted one with lots of branches, rather than a tiered appearance. And for sure we wanted one with flowers.
It wasn't looking good, we couldn't find anything suitable. Until he showed us a Chikoo tree. It suited our purpose completely and had the added bonus of bearing fruit!
It arrived with much difficulty as it really was very tall! Once it settles in, we can give it a prune. For now, it looks lovely from our bedroom window.
Both of us had certain criteria that we did not want to compromise on. We wanted a tree with a defined stem, hence an Areca palm was out. We wanted one with lots of branches, rather than a tiered appearance. And for sure we wanted one with flowers.
It wasn't looking good, we couldn't find anything suitable. Until he showed us a Chikoo tree. It suited our purpose completely and had the added bonus of bearing fruit!
It arrived with much difficulty as it really was very tall! Once it settles in, we can give it a prune. For now, it looks lovely from our bedroom window.
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| Tall Chikoo tree |
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| Placement of the Chikoo tree |
