Bael fruit tree - Aegle marmelos

Description and Uses

Aegle marmelos (Bael fruit tree) is a tropical tree from South India. It is mainly grown for its fruit crops (medium shelflife), but also

can be produced. The crop is harvested by hand picking.

. Medical uses include;

The contains ( - ). After 45 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Aegle marmelos has a lifespan of 70 years.

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Environmental limitations

The tree is 14 meters tall. It is very slow growing and tolerates not less light than full sun. Aegle marmelos has a deep root-system and forms symbiotic relations

(endo-mycorrhiza). It is not able to fix nitrogen.

Aegle marmelos thrives in an altitude of 0 to 1200 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is -6°C and optimally between 10 - 40°C. The optimal rainfall is 2570 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 570 - 4000 mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 5.0 - 8.0 in a soil texture of sand.

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Pests and Diseases

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diseases.

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Seed Propagation

Seeds are and can be stored for 3 months. There are approximative 3750 seeds/kg. Unfortunately propagation instruction is missing.

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