Cittilaplavu (Pterospermum Suberifolium) Mucukundan

🌿 Cittilaplavu (Pterospermum Suberifolium) Tree 🌿
A majestic native giant! Known for its huge two-toned leaves, corky bark & cultural importance. A spectacular shade tree for large spaces. 🌳🍃

🌿 The Forest Guardian: Cittilaplavu (Pterospermum Suberifolium)! 🌿

Ivy Paradise invites you to cultivate a piece of South India’s natural heritage with the magnificent Cittilaplavu (Pterospermum suberifolium), also known as Mucukundan. This is not merely a tree; it is a majestic forest native, a botanical marvel celebrated for its striking appearance, unique corky bark, and deep cultural significance. Plant a legacy of strength and natural beauty. 🌳✨

This large, evergreen tree is a true spectacle of nature. It commands attention with its tall, straight trunk covered in a distinctive, thick, dark grey, and deeply fissured corky bark that provides a unique textural element. Its most captivating feature is its enormous, asymmetrical leaves—dark green and glossy on top with a felt-like, rusty-brown underside. When the new copper-colored leaves emerge, they hang delicately, creating a stunning visual display.

✨ Why Grow Cittilaplavu (Pterospermum Suberifolium)? ✨

• 🌳 Majestic Ornamental Presence: The number one reason! Its grand size, unique corky bark, and spectacularly large, two-toned leaves make it an unforgettable specimen tree for large landscapes, parks, and temple grounds.

• 📜 Cultural & Religious Significance: The tree is often associated with temples and sacred groves. Its leaves and flowers are used in religious ceremonies and rituals, adding a layer of spiritual value to its cultivation.

• 🛡️ Hardy & Resilient: It is a robust, slow-growing tree that is wind-firm and highly resilient once established, making it a lasting investment for future generations.

• 🌳 Canopy & Shade Provider: Its broad, spreading canopy offers dense, cooling shade, making it a perfect natural umbrella for large open spaces.

• 🏞️ Conservation Value: Planting this native species supports local biodiversity, provides habitat for wildlife, and helps preserve the ecological character of the region.

Caring for Your Cittilaplavu Tree:

• ☀️ Light: Requires Full Sun to develop its strong structure and majestic form.

• 💧 Water: Requires regular watering when young. Mature trees are drought-tolerant.

• 🌱 Soil: Prefers deep, well-drained soil. It is adaptable but thrives in good soil conditions.

• 🔄 Space: Needs ample space to grow to its full magnificent potential, both in height and canopy spread.

This tree is for those with space and vision, who wish to plant a legacy that will stand for centuries.

🏡 Plant a future giant. Bring home this forest guardian today from Ivy Paradise!