Coral Jasmine / Parijat (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis) - Avenue Tree

About Coral Jasmine / Parijat (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis)

Coral Jasmine, widely known in India as Parijat or Harsingar, is a small tree or large shrub prized for its sweet-scented white flowers with an orange-red tube. It is deeply woven into Hindu mythology and is considered sacred - the Mahabharata tells of Parijat being brought to earth by Lord Krishna and Arjun from the celestial gardens, and its flowers are used for pooja. It is sometimes called the "tree of sorrow" because its fragrant flowers bloom at night and fall to the ground by morning.

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Morning direct sunlight with some shade tolerance.
• Soil: Ordinary, well-drained garden soil.
• Climate: Adaptable across most Indian climates; well suited to gardens and courtyards.

Planting & Spacing

Can be grown in the ground as a large shrub or small tree; when used for avenue or fence-line planting, leave enough room for its spreading form to fill out over time.

Care

• Watering: Maintain moisture in the soil; do not overwater, as the soil should be allowed to dry slightly between waterings.
• Fertilizer: Organic fertilizer 2-3 times a year once established.
• Pruning: Prune only damaged branches; new leaves and growth return readily.

Growth & Flowering

A fast-growing, easy-care plant that typically reaches 3-10 metres, often kept smaller as a garden shrub-tree. Its fragrant white-and-orange flowers bloom at night through much of the year in favourable climates, filling the garden with scent each evening.

Note: This listing ships a young nursery plant, not a mature tree. Growth rate and eventual size vary by climate, care, and region - we don't promise a fixed timeline.