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Editor: Mohit Bisht
Top 10
Flowering Trees
Of India
Nothing is more spectacular than a flowering tree at its full bloom. Here are the top 10 flowering trees in India.
Cassia fistula
It is also known as the golden shower and has golden yellow, mildly scented flowers.
Lagerstroemia speciosa
This is a state flower of Maharashtra. These purple and or mauve flowers bloom during April-May and July-August.
Bauhinia
This tree is known for its large, scented and showy flowers in the shades of pink, purple, lilac, dark pink, or white.
Bombax ceiba
It is a tall, thorny, and shade tree that blooms during January and February.
Butea monosperma
Flowers are large and crowded on leafless branches. These blooms are bright flaming scarlet orange.
Erythrina variegata
This is a fast-growing small tree with ornamental spiny stems and branches.
Nyctanthes arbor-tristis
It is a small tree or a tall bushy shrub with scented white flowers and an orange stem.
Cochlospermum religiosum
Also known as the yellow silk cotton tree, it is a small branching deciduous tree that features golden yellow flowers in terminal clusters.
Millingtonia hortensia
It is a quick-growing, tall and evergreen tree with attractive foliage. It features trumpet-shaped, silver-white flowers.
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