rudraksha tree
Elaeocarpus sphaericus
USDA zones10 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size50 to 200 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Rudraksha tree (Elaeocarpus sphaericus) is an evergreen fruit tree for low maintenance gardens and food gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, loamy soil. It is drought tolerant and stays green all year.
Pairs well with Lemon, Japanese banana, and Basil.