Anjan Tree Plant Care
Hardwickia binata Roxb.
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Hardwickia is a monotypic genus of flowering plant in the subfamily Detarioideae of the legume family, Fabaceae. The only species is the anjan, Hardwickia binata, a tree which is native to India and Bangladesh, and which grows to height of 25-30 meters.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun
60–85°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Anjan Tree?
Plant Anjan Tree in full sun (USDA zones 13a) and water a young tree every 7–14 days until it is established. It tolerates temperatures of 60–85°F (16–29°C). Fertilize it every 8 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Anjan Tree Native To?
What Is the Anjan Tree?
Anjan Tree (Hardwickia binata) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Hardwickia genus. Anjan Tree is native to India and Bangladesh, and which grows to height of 25-30 meters. Anjan Tree is also known as Black Murdah, Kondal, Dhauri.
Anjan Tree displays a tall, upright tree growth habit, reaching up to 30 ft tall with a spread of approximately 15 ft. Anjan Tree produces small, inconspicuous flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Anjan Tree?
Water a young or newly planted Anjan Tree every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Until established; then in dry spells
What Light Does the Anjan Tree Need?
Anjan Tree thrives in full sun.
Light Requirement
Full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Anjan Tree Prefer?
Hardwickia binata tolerates temperatures of 60–85°F. Anjan Tree prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–85°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Anjan Tree?
Well-draining loamy soil with added sand and perlite for improved drainage. Good drainage is essential for Anjan Tree to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Anjan Tree?
Feed Anjan Tree every 8 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.
Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.
Fertilizing
Every 8 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
Where Should You Plant a Anjan Tree?
Choose a spot with full sun and well-draining loamy soil with added sand and perlite for improved drainage. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.
Anjan Tree is suited to USDA Zone 13a.
Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.
How Far Apart Should You Plant a Anjan Tree?
Anjan Tree can spread to about 15 ft (4.6 m) and reach about 30 ft (9 m) tall. Space plants about 15 ft (4.6 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.
Planning a row or hedge? Try the tree spacing calculator.
How Do You Prune a Anjan Tree?
Prune Anjan Tree while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.
If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.
How Do You Care for a Anjan Tree in Winter?
Anjan Tree is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.
How Do You Propagate a Anjan Tree?
Anjan Tree can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Is the Anjan Tree Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Anjan Tree, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Anjan Tree?
Anjan Tree is susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, leafhoppers. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Anjan Tree Need?
Anjan Tree grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Anjan Tree is native to India and Bangladesh, and which grows to height of 25-30 meters. In cooler regions, grow Anjan Tree as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Anjan Tree is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Hardwickia genus — compare its care with other Hardwickia species on PlantoScan.
Hardwickia is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Anjan Tree thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Hardwickia binata Roxb., family Fabaceae (first published in Pl. Coromandel 3: 6 (1819)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Anjan Tree, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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