- It is a tall evergreen tree that can grow up to 100 feet.
- The small bright green leaves are alternate and consist of several leaflets with serrated edges.
- It has a straight trunk with hard, rough and scaly, bark fissured even in small trees.
- The neem tree blossoms are small and white.
- The olive like edible fruit is oval, round and thin skinned.
- Neem gives out more oxygen than other trees.
- Planting a Neem tree in the house is considered auspicious. It finds mention in a number of ancient texts. Its leaves are hung on the main entrance to remain away from the evil spirits.
Location at the lake: - Near the entry gate towards the Brigade Millennium arch
- Far end (hutments side) near the main road
31-May-2011
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