Pink ball tree, Dombeya wallichii, Tassel Dombeya (Pink) - Plant

A fast growing medium sized tree. It bears pink ball-like fragrant flowers that last for many days. Dombeya wallichii is a medium-sized broadleaf evergreen tree. The leaves are simple alternate with a serrate margin. The plant bears fragrant five to six-inch-diameter, pink flowers.

Plant Specifications

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

• Common Name: Pink ball
• Maximum Reachable Height: 15-20 feet
• Flower Colour: Pink
• Bloom Time: Winters
• Difficulty Level: Easy to medium

Planting and care

Trimming can be done when flowers are gone to keep plant small. Plant is not salt tolerant. Cleaning up dried flowers is advisable for neat appearance.

Pink ball tree care

The plant is best grown in a well-drained slightly alkaline soil. It shows the best growth when kept in full sun to partial shade. Apply some trimming when the plant is not flowering to keep it small. Apply an organic fertilizer when the plant is not flowering

• Sunlight: full sun to partial shade
• Watering: Average to high
• Soil: Well-drained loamy
• Temperature: Above 20-30 degree Celsius
• Fertilizer: Use any organic fertilizer in growing season

Pink ball tree special feature
The plant can be grown in big size container for many years but it performs well on the ground.
Pink ball tree uses

• Ornamental Use: Used for ornamental purposes