plant
Khejri (Shami)
खेजड़ी / शमी
Prosopis cineraria
The desert tree that made agriculture possible in western India - a light canopy and a taproot going twenty metres down, so crops grow happily underneath it. Rajasthan's state tree, and the tree the Bishnoi of Khejarli died protecting in 1730.
How to look after it
- Light
- Full sun. A desert tree - it wants the heat
- Water
- Water while young. Once established it needs almost nothing
- Placement
- Open ground, farm boundaries and field edges
- Good for
- Farm boundaries, field edges, farmhouse planting, temple grounds
Why people buy it
- •True Desert Tree
- •Crops Grow Beneath It
- •Taproot Over 20 Metres
- •Extremely Drought Tolerant
Visit us at Talawali Chanda, Indore. Prices are quoted at the nursery.
हिन्दी में
खेजड़ी / शमी — इंदौर के तलावली चांदा में जानकी वाटिका नर्सरी में उपलब्ध। कीमत जानने या उपलब्धता पूछने के लिए व्हाट्सएप करें: +91 92036 73239। हम रोज़ सुबह 9 से शाम 7 बजे तक खुले रहते हैं।
Common questions
How much light does Khejri (Shami) need?
Full sun. A desert tree - it wants the heat
How often should I water Khejri (Shami)?
Water while young. Once established it needs almost nothing
Where should I keep Khejri (Shami)?
Open ground, farm boundaries and field edges
What is Khejri (Shami) good for?
Farm boundaries, field edges, farmhouse planting, temple grounds
Where can I buy Khejri (Shami) in Indore?
At Janki Vatika, 37/3 Janki Bhavan, Talawali Chanda, A.B. Road, Indore. Open every day from 9am to 7pm. Message +91 92036 73239 on WhatsApp to check availability.
