State Tree of Uttarakhand and How To Care for It

The State Tree of Uttarakhand is red and beautiful! You can easily grow it in your garden to display vivid colors!

 

The State Tree of Uttarakhand stands out with its stunning cluster of flowers when the season comes. It is also quite easy to grow and maintain. Let’s have a look at all the details.

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State Tree of Uttarakhand

Burans, or Rhododendron arboreum is the official State Tree of Uttarakhand and was adopted in the year 2001. The tree is popular for its medicinal properties and is native to Bhutan, India, China, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

The State Tree of Uttarakhand is a bush and belongs to the Ericaceae family. These trees grow well in less warn areas and have glossy dark green leaves with red-maroon flowers.

According to a study, the crude extracts of the tree have antidiabetic, adaptogenic, antidiarrheal, anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, antioxidant, anticancer, and antimicrobial properties.

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How to Grow the State Tree of Uttarakhand? 

You can grow the plant from seeds and cuttings, but it can take a lot of time. So, the best is to get a well-grown plant from a nursery and transplant it into your garden. Choose a spot that gets bright but indirect light all day long.

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Requirements to Grow the State Tree of Uttarakhand

Sunlight

The tree does best in bright but indirect light. Choosing an east-facing location is best as it will bask in the mild morning sun for 3-4 hours daily. Do not pick a spot that lets it be exposed to the harsh afternoon sun of Indian summers.

Soil

Rhododendron prefers a moist, humus-rich, well-draining growing medium. A pH between 4.5 and 5.5 is optimum for their growth.

Water

Do not water the plant daily as it will attract root rot. Keep the soil moist by watering the plant when the top layer feels a little dry to the touch. It is not drought tolerant, so avoid making the soil go dry completely,

Fertilizer

Use fertilizer for acid-loving plants, such as organic cottonseed meal, once in 5-8 weeks. If you have amended the soil with plenty of cow dung manure and coco peat at the time of planting, then the plant will do just fine without feeding.

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Benefits of Buran Trees

• Its flower juice is good for the heart.
• Buran’s flower juice helps to protect the liver.
• Buran’s flower juice helps in increasing endurance and can be used as a sports drink to enhance performance.

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