Indian Coral Tree (Pavizhamalar)

Brighten your landscape with the Indian Coral Tree, also known locally as Pavizhamalar – a fiery flowering tree admired for its stunning red-orange blossoms, sculptural branches, and fast-growing nature. 🔥🌺🌿

Native to the Indian subcontinent, this ornamental tree produces vibrant coral-like blooms that appear before the leaves in early spring, creating a dazzling burst of color. The flowers are highly attractive to birds, bees, and butterflies 🐝🦜🦋, making it an excellent choice for eco-friendly or pollinator gardens.

With its unique twisted trunk, bold canopy, and thorny branches, the Indian Coral Tree also makes a statement in avenue planting, large gardens, and sacred groves. It prefers full sun, well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant once established—making it both beautiful and resilient. 🌞🌳

In traditional Ayurveda, parts of the plant are also used for medicinal purposes, adding more cultural value to this majestic tree. A symbol of strength and vitality, Pavizhamalar is not just a tree—it’s a celebration of color and life. 🌿🌸