{"product_id":"tree-pongamia-glabra","title":"Pongamia Glabra (Indian Beech Tree)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Indian Beech Tree (\u003cem\u003ePongamia glabra\u003c\/em\u003e, syn. \u003cem\u003eMillettia pinnata\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most versatile and ecologically valuable shade trees you can plant in a UAE garden. At 3.0–3.5 m tall with a solid 60–70 mm caliper trunk, supplied in a 170L pot, this is a mature specimen that combines a broad, rounded canopy with clusters of delicate pink-purple flowers and outstanding environmental credentials. Fast-growing, drought-tolerant, and naturally suited to the Gulf's climate, it is a tree that gives back to the landscape in every sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecimen-grade size — 3.0–3.5 m height, 60–70 mm caliper, in a 170L pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad, rounded canopy with glossy dark-green foliage — excellent year-round shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive pink-purple flower clusters — a beautiful and fragrant seasonal display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptionally drought and heat-tolerant — thrives in UAE conditions with minimal water once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrogen-fixing root system — naturally improves soil quality over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Works in the UAE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePongamia glabra is native to tropical and subtropical Asia and is widely planted across the Gulf for its outstanding performance in hot, arid conditions. It tolerates full sun, sandy soils, and coastal salt spray, making it equally at home in inland villa gardens and waterfront landscapes. Its nitrogen-fixing properties improve the surrounding soil over time, and its dense canopy creates the kind of deep, cooling shade that makes outdoor spaces genuinely comfortable even in the UAE summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Snapshot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight: Full sun — thrives in direct UAE sunlight\u003cbr\u003e\nWater: Deep watering every 7–10 days during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil; tolerates slightly saline coastal soils\u003cbr\u003e\nFertilizer: Slow-release fertilizer at planting; light feed in spring\u003cbr\u003e\nPruning: Prune in late winter to shape and manage canopy spread\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Pongamia glabra (Indian Beech Tree) in a 170L pot, approximately 3.0–3.5 m in height with a trunk caliper of 60–70 mm. A mature, specimen-grade shade tree with a well-established root system, ready for planting. Ideal for villa gardens, parks, coastal properties, driveways, and commercial landscapes. \u003cem\u003eAppearance may vary slightly from photos.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acacia Garden Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55270021103907,"sku":null,"price":1750.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/4382\/1347\/files\/TreePongamiaglabra1.webp?v=1782124674","url":"https:\/\/acaciagardencenter.com\/ar\/products\/tree-pongamia-glabra","provider":"Acacia Garden Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}