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Perfume Joy Tree (Michelia Champaca) - Champa
چمپا
Michelia Champaca
Rs 6,000
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Perfume Joy Tree (Champa / چمپا) brings both visual elegance and a strong fragrance to your outdoor space. It reaches an impressive height of 20 ft, thrives in full sun, needs moderate watering. Native to South and Southeast Asia, it is well-adapted to Pakistan’s climate and grows successfully in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan.
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Category: Flowering Trees, Fragrant Trees, Shade Trees
Plant Details
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Foliage Type
- Evergreen
- Fragrance
- Strong
- Fragrance Timing
- Day
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Water Requirements
- Moderate
- Care Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Location
- Outdoor
- Pet Child Safe
- Caution
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Purpose
- Decorative, Fragrance, Shade
- Heat Tolerance
- Yes
- Drought Tolerance
- No
- City Suitability
- Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Mardan, Multan, Peshawar, Rahim Yar Khan, Rawalpindi, Sialkot, Sukkur
Description
Perfume Joy Tree (Michelia Champaca), known in Pakistan as Champa (چمپا), is native to South and Southeast Asia, and has found a thriving home in Pakistan’s gardens and landscapes. Prized for its strong daytime fragrance and its yellow flowers that appear in summer, this tree is a valuable addition to any garden. This moderate-growing evergreen plant reaches up to 20 ft at maturity, making it an ideal choice for large gardens and open spaces.
Plant Characteristics
- Botanical Name: Michelia Champaca
- Plant Type: Tree
- Mature Height: 20 ft
- Flower Colour: Yellow
- Bloom Season: Summer
- Foliage: Evergreen (Green)
- Fragrance: Strong (Day-blooming)
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Propagation: Air Layering, Seed
Care and Growing Guide
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Watering: Moderate: water when the top inch of soil feels dry
- Care Level: Intermediate, manageable with basic gardening knowledge
- Pet & Child Safe: Exercise caution around pets and small children
- Placement: Outdoor
How to Propagate Perfume Joy Tree
Best propagated through air layering for faster flowering. Seed-grown plants take considerably longer to bloom.
Growing in Pakistan
Fully heat tolerant, this plant withstands Pakistan’s intense summer temperatures without difficulty. This plant grows well across most of Pakistan, from Karachi to Islamabad and Peshawar. However, it may need winter protection in the colder highland regions of Quetta, Swat, and the northern areas.
- Recommended Cities: Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan
- Heat Tolerance: Yes
- Drought Tolerance: No, requires consistent moisture
Why Choose Perfume Joy Tree?
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Perfume Joy Tree is an excellent choice because it provides generous natural shade for outdoor living spaces and fills the garden with delightful fragrance.
Buy Champa online at Plants.com.pk and have it delivered to your doorstep anywhere in Pakistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How strong is the fragrance of Perfume Joy Tree and when is it most noticeable?
Perfume Joy Tree produces a strong daytime fragrance, especially noticeable during warm, sunny hours. The scent is most intense during the bloom season and carries well in sheltered garden spots.
What is the mature height of Perfume Joy Tree?
Perfume Joy Tree is a moderate-growing plant that reaches up to 20 ft at maturity. With steady growth of about 1-2 ft per year, it establishes a substantial presence within 7-10 years.
Can Perfume Joy Tree be harmful to household pets?
While Perfume Joy Tree is not classified as highly toxic, it is best to exercise caution and keep it away from pets and small children who might chew on the leaves. Contact with sap may cause mild skin irritation in some cases.
How much water does Perfume Joy Tree need during Pakistani summers?
Perfume Joy Tree needs moderate watering. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, roughly every 4-5 days in summer and weekly in winter.
How long does the flowering season of Perfume Joy Tree last?
Perfume Joy Tree blooms in summer, producing yellow flowers. In Pakistan, the peak flowering period runs from May through August.
