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🌳 Kadam Tree

Basic Information

• Common Name: Kadam
• English Name: Burflower Tree
• Scientific Name: Neolamarckia cadamba
• Family: Rubiaceae
• Native To: South and Southeast Asia

Features of Kadam Tree

• Large deciduous tree with a broad canopy
• Produces round, fragrant orange flowers
• Fast-growing and long-living tree
• Provides dense shade

Uses & Importance

• Wood used in furniture and paper industries
• Flowers are important for pollinators
• Used in traditional medicine
• Planted along roads and parks

Interesting Facts

• Associated with Lord Krishna in Indian culture
• Also known as the “Krishna Kadamba”
• One of the fastest-growing shade trees