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Ornamental- Used for roadside plantings. Wood - Construction: The wood is light in weight, tough, soft and easily worked. It is used for building, flooring, cabinet making and furniture, and traditionally for carrying poles.
Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal
Thrives in hills, open forests, thickets on slopes and prefers well-drained soil rich in organic matter, at an elevation of 100-1700 m.
It is a hardy fast growing tree usually seen less than 10 m tall bearing dense sprays of delicately scented white flowers in spring.
Stem is strong and woody, supporting the tree's growth.
Leaves are elliptic to obovate or oblong-ovate, 5-13 cm long and 4-6 cm wide, margin regularly serrate with teeth curved upward
Flowers are tiny white bell shaped, with 5 spreading pointed petals, followed by large clusters of edible, sweet tasting, yellow-orange berries in autumn, which are loved and eaten by birds. A delightful display in spring of tiny, fragrant white flowers measuring 8-15 cm long appear on the tree.
Fruit is large cluster of bright yellow-orange berries form, loved and consumed by birds. These berries are sweet and tasty, making the tree especially attractive to birds. During fruiting season, the entire canopy can be covered in vibrant berries, creating a spectacular sight.