Aegle marmelos gold F1

A unique variety that withstands harsh conditions and combines strength, productivity and natural beauty. It is an edible fruit with aromatic orange flesh that is eaten fresh or made into juice and jam. Young leaves are used as a vegetable in some areas. Size: Medium tree (10–18 m tall, about 5 m wide). Form: Upright with a spreading crown and thorny branches. Growth rate: Medium. Maintenance: Low – drought tolerant after establishment. Texture: Medium to rough (furrowed bark and thorny branches). Thorns: Stout, sharp thorns on branches (~3 cm). Light: Full sun. Soil: Deep, well-drained – sandy loam, tolerates calcareous and rocky soils. Soil pH: 5–8 (slightly acidic to slightly alkaline). Soil drainage: Well-drained (does not tolerate prolonged flooding). Tree spacing: 6–9 m. Fruit color: Hard green skin turning golden yellow when ripe. Flesh is aromatic orange. Fruit type: Woody, spherical capsule. Fruit size: ~25–30 cm. Flower color: White to reddish. Flower arrangement: Small clusters in leaf axils. Flower shape: Star-shaped with five petals. Thick, Number of petals: 5 greenish-white, Flower size: Small (~1–2 cm), Flower description: Small, fragrant, clustered near the tips of the branches, with 4–5 thick red-white petals and numerous stamens, Leaf color: Glossy green, young leaves red-bronze, Leaf description: Triangular and fragrant, thick and glossy, margins may be slightly wavy, shed in dry winters, Stem color: Light gray-brown, Stem description: Rough, fissured bark, thorny branches, milky sap may cause skin irritation, Resistance: Highly drought and heat resistant. Suitable for commercial cultivation in hot and dry areas, it is an ideal choice for growers seeking stable yields with minimal effort.