{"product_id":"wood-apple-aegle-marmelos-seedling-live-plant","title":"Wood Apple \/ Bael (Aegle marmelos) - Seedling - LIVE PLANT","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Insights and Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seedling (grown from seed).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood Apple, also known as Bael or Bengal Quince, is \u003cem\u003eAegle marmelos\u003c\/em\u003e. It is a deciduous fruit tree with aromatic foliage, sometimes thorny branches and hard-shelled fruit containing orange pulp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a sunny position and acclimatise nursery plants gradually. Give newly planted trees temporary shelter if they are moved into intense summer exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water young trees thoroughly and allow excess water to drain. Established bael tolerates dry conditions, but a small nursery root ball should not be allowed to dry out severely. Adjust irrigation to soil moisture, the season and whether the tree is actively growing or carrying fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bael adapts to a range of soils, including alkaline conditions. A well-drained root zone with some organic matter supports establishment. In containers, keep drainage holes clear and avoid compacted, permanently saturated growing media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature and Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The species grows in regions with very hot summers and a pronounced dry season. Established trees can tolerate substantial heat, but 40–45°C weather still calls for careful irrigation and root protection in young or container-grown plants. Heat tolerance alone does not establish local yield or fruit quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed modestly during active growth, increasing only as the canopy develops. Base further feeding on leaf condition and soil fertility; avoid heavy applications to a dry or stressed plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Develop a sound framework while the tree is young. Remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, and trim unwanted suckers. Wear gloves around thorny growth and avoid unnecessary heavy pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate and Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally slow to moderate growing, eventually reaching around 12–15 m in favourable in-ground conditions. Seedlings can take several years to fruit and may vary in fruit quality. Seasonal leaf shedding can be part of its normal growth cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and other insects visit the flowers. Studies have found poor self-pollination or self-incompatibility in bael, so plan for cross-pollination from a genetically different bael flowering at the same time. A second compatible tree and insect access improve the opportunity for fruit set but do not guarantee a crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell suited to a sunny planting position, with reliable watering during establishment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow for a substantial tree and occasional thorny growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-pollination matters; do not rely on an isolated seedling for dependable fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBael fruit is round to oval with a woody rind that changes from green towards yellow as it matures. Inside is aromatic yellow-orange to orange pulp surrounding seeds and sticky mucilage. The pulp is usually thick and sweet, with a resinous character and varying astringency; seedling fruit can differ considerably. The shell remains firm, so softness of the outside is not a reliable ripeness test. Open a mature fruit carefully, separate the pulp from the seeds and shell fragments, and use it fresh or in drinks, preserves and desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"rarefruittrees.ae","offers":[{"title":"Medium (20cm to 65cm)","offer_id":67384542560560,"sku":"P-M-WOODAPPL","price":140.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (65cm to 120cm)","offer_id":67384542527792,"sku":"P-L-WOODAPPL","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false},{"title":"Small","offer_id":68182706192688,"sku":"P-S-BAEL","price":140.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/0772\/6128\/files\/bael-aegle-marmelos-fruit-leaves.jpg?v=1793032567","url":"https:\/\/www.rarefruittrees.ae\/products\/wood-apple-aegle-marmelos-seedling-live-plant","provider":"RareFruitTrees.ae","version":"1.0","type":"link"}