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Kusum (Schleichera Oleosa)
₹480.00Current price is: ₹480.00. Original price was: ₹670.00.
Want a tree that puts on a fiery red show every spring and produces India’s finest lac? ? Meet Kusum (Schleichera oleosa) – the legendary Lac Tree of India! When new leaves emerge, they are brilliant scarlet-red – a spectacular sight that transforms your garden into a flame of color! ??
This is the tree that gives us Kusmi lac – the highest quality lac in the world, used for bangles, sealing wax, and wood finishes. A single mature Kusum tree can produce up to 100 kg of lac! ?
The seeds yield Macassar oil – the famous Victorian-era hair oil (yes, “anti-macassar” cloths were named after it!) ?
The sour fruits are edible – eaten fresh or made into delicious pickles. The bark is used in Ayurveda for skin diseases and inflammation. ?
Shop Buy today at the world’s largest online plant shop (15,000+ happy customers!). Get over 30% OFF – now only ₹475(MRP ₹670). ✅ Fast shipping across India. Grow India’s heritage tree! ??
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कुसुम – वह वृक्ष जो भारत को लाख और सुंदरता दोनों देता है! ?✨
Meet the magnificent Kusum (Schleichera oleosa) – also known as Ceylon Oak, Lac Tree, Macassar Oil Tree, or Honey Tree. This is not just any tree – it’s a living heritage of India that has supported rural livelihoods, Ayurvedic medicine, and forest ecosystems for centuries! ???
Imagine a tree that puts on a dramatic show every spring – when the new leaves emerge, they are brilliant scarlet-red, transforming the entire canopy into a fiery spectacle! As they mature, they turn dark green, creating a stunning contrast. No wonder this tree is called the “Flame of the Forest” cousin of the Indian subcontinent! ??
But Kusum is much more than a pretty face. It is the premier host tree for Kusmi lac – the finest quality lac in the world, used to make sealing wax, bangles, jewelry, wood finishes, and even traditional phonograph records! A single mature Kusum tree can produce up to 100 kg of lac – that’s the highest yield of any lac host plant! ??
Why is this tree so special? ?
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? Stunning scarlet-red new leaves – A spectacular spring display!
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? India’s #1 Lac Tree – Produces the finest Kusmi lac (35-40% of total production!)
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? Monotypic genus – The ONLY species in its genus. Botanically unique!
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? Macassar Oil – Legendary hair oil used since Victorian times (yes, the “anti-macassar” cloths were made to protect furniture from this very oil!)
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? Edible sour fruits – Eaten fresh or made into delicious pickles!
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? Ayurvedic treasure – Bark, seeds, and oil used for skin, hair, rheumatism, and more
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? Scientifically proven – Anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer, anti-cancer, antibacterial
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? Wildlife magnet – Fruits attract birds, bees love the flowers, and it’s a lac insect host!
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? Hardy and drought-tolerant – Thrives in India’s toughest conditions
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? Biofuel potential – Kusum oil is being researched as a sustainable biodiesel source
Key Selling Point: ? Fast Shipping – We ship healthy, well-rooted Kusum saplings across India in 3-5 days. Each plant is carefully hand-packed to reach you thriving.
Big Discount Alert! ? Get over 30% OFF today. Original price ₹670 – now only ₹475 (including polybag). Plus, you are shopping from the world’s largest online plant shop with over 15,000+ happy plant parents trusting us. ??
Plant Details:
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Schleichera oleosa (Lour.) Oken |
| Family | Sapindaceae (Soapberry family – same as Lychee & Rambutan!) |
| Common Names | Ceylon Oak, Lac Tree, Macassar Oil Tree, Honey Tree, Kusum |
| Hindi Name | Kusum (कुसुम), Kausum |
| Sanskrit Name | Mookulakah |
| Kannada Name | Chendaalakota, Kendala, Sagade |
| Malayalam Name | Poovam, Chemmaram |
| Tamil Name | Kumbadiri, Malamutti |
| Telugu Name | Kosagi, Pusuku |
| Native | India, Southeast Asia |
| Tree Size | 15-25 meters (medium to large) |
| New Leaf Color | Brilliant scarlet-red (spectacular spring display!) |
| Mature Leaf Color | Dark green, compound with 2-4 leaflets |
| Flower Color | Greenish-yellow, small, in drooping racemes |
| Flowering Period | April to June |
| Fruit Type | Drupe, globose, 1-3 cm, tapering to a point |
| Fruit Color | Brown when ripe, with pulpy aril |
| Fruit Taste | Sour, edible |
| Fruiting Period | July to September |
| Bark | Smooth, grey, 10-12 mm thick, reddish-brown blaze |
| Wood | Hard, durable, used in mills and agricultural implements |
| Sunlight | Full sun (6-8 hours) |
| Water | Low to moderate (drought tolerant once established) |
| Soil | Sandy loam to well-drained, pH 5.5-7 |
| Temperature | 30°C to 42°C (very heat tolerant!) |
| Altitude | Up to 1,200 m |
| Rainfall | 1,200 – 2,300 mm |
| Special Feature | Primary host for Kusmi lac cultivation |
Why Indian plant lovers choose us: ✅ Live heritage tree sapling – not seeds ✅ Secure eco-friendly packaging ✅ Free basic polybag ✅ WhatsApp plant care support ✅ India’s legendary lac tree ✅ Spectacular red leaves ✅ Grows anywhere in India
Bring home a living piece of India’s forest heritage today – grow the tree that gives us lac, oil, medicine, and breathtaking beauty! ???
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