Pongamia pinnata is a species of tree in the pea family, Fabaceae, native to eastern and tropical Asia, Australia, and the Pacific islands. [1] [3] [4] [5] It is the sole species in genus Pongamia. …

Pongam is a fast-growing evergreen tree which reaches 40 feet in height and spread, forming a broad, spreading canopy casting moderate shade (Fig. 1). The three-inch-long, pinnately …

These beautiful blossoms and the glossy, nearly-evergreen leaves help make pongam a favorite for use as a specimen, shade, or windbreak. It has also been planted as a street tree, but …

Jul 8, 2024 · The ancient tree, native to India, Southeast Asia and Australia, is now thriving in groves where citrus trees once flourished in Florida. The tree produces a legume that can be …

Jul 8, 2024 · An ancient tree from India is now thriving in groves where citrus trees once flourished in Florida, and it could help provide the nation with renewable energy.

Nov 30, 2013 · Seeds were first introduced into the continental United States by David Fairchild in 1910; he grew a pongam at his home in Coconut Grove. It’s an interesting and beautiful …

Oct 13, 2024 · Pongamia pinnata is a fast-growing, medium-sized, evergreen or briefly deciduous, glabrous shrub or tree with a broad crown of spreading or drooping branches

Found in East Asia, Pongamia pinnata or Pongnam is a tropical, fast-growing, medium to large tree usually growing about 15-25 m in height and 50-80cm in bole diameter. It has a broad …

Pongamia pinnata is a leguminous, nearly evergreen medium-sized tree, with a short bole and spreading crown. It is indigenous to India, Myanmar, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Characteristic: Dense canopy tree that grows to about 15–25 meters. Care Requirements: Prefers full sun and moderate watering. Images Location: Johor, Malaysia