Indian Cork Tree (Millingtonia hortensis)
Millingtonia hortensis – Tall, Fragrant White Flower Clusters That Bring Shade, Serenity, and Floral Elegance to Pakistani Gardens
- ✓ Slender, upright tree with cascading white bell-shaped flowers and sweet fragrance
- ✓ Blooms heavily at night and early morning, shedding petals in a fragrant carpet
- ✓ Thrives in Punjab, Sindh (except coast), KP plains, and Balochistan valleys
- ✓ Perfect for driveways, schools, gardens, and near walls where vertical space is available
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Plant Details
Everything you need to know before you plant
Best Growing Areas
Where this plant performs best across Pakistan
Guaranteed Thrive Zones
Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, Bahawalpur, Sahiwal, Hyderabad, Rahim Yar Khan, D.G. Khan
Covered under our Alive & Thrive GuaranteeConditional Zones
Islamabad, Quetta, Peshawar
Requires full sun and winter mulch. Guarantee not applicable.Not Recommended
Karachi coast, Skardu, Gilgit, Murree
Not covered under guaranteeUnbox immediately, place in a calm, airy area.
Water lightly with 1–2 liters.
Let rest for 2–3 days, then proceed with planting.
To extend blooming season, cut spent flower clusters regularly — this redirects energy to new bud formation.
Soil mix: 40% garden soil, 30% compost, 30% sand or coco peat.
Loosen roots, soak for 15 mins, plant at original depth, and water thoroughly.
Choose a full sun location. Dig a 2x2 ft pit or use a 20"+ pot with depth.
Loves deep but occasional watering.
Young trees: Water every 3-4 days with 2-3 liters.
Mature trees: Water every 7-10 days with 7-8 liters.
Avoid soggy soil - mulch around base to retain cool moisture.
Use balanced flower fertilizer (10-10-10) once in spring and fall.
Apply compost tea or cow dung water monthly in active growth months.
Minimal pruning required - shape lightly in winter.
Remove dead flower stalks or dry tips seasonally.
Mulch around base in winter-prone areas.
Withstands high heat but water more in June-July.
- ✓ Tall, upright tree with soft white blooms and gentle scent
- ✓ Fast-growing and low-maintenance with great vertical impact
- ✓ Perfect for shady spaces and night-time flower lovers
- ✓ Covered under our Alive and Thrive Guarantee in supported zones
About Indian Cork Tree (Millingtonia hortensis)
Indian Cork Tree – The Column of Scent and Shade
The Indian Cork Tree is an elegant, fast-growing vertical tree that produces long clusters of highly fragrant white flowers, most active during the night and early morning. It brings calm, fragrance, and shade into busy gardens and spaces.
Flowering begins within 2–3 years, typically from August through December, especially after rains or in moist, warm conditions.
Upright Growth, Fragrant Blooms & Easy to Grow
This tree thrives with little maintenance once established, needs minimal horizontal space, and offers cooling shade with a narrow footprint — making it ideal for urban gardens and streetscapes.
Grow the Indian Cork Tree – A Vertical Garden Statement with Nighttime Blooming Magic
From Sahiwal schoolyards to Faisalabad homes, the Indian Cork Tree fills the air with fragrance and provides upright elegance.
Plant yours today — and add vertical bloom and cool shade to your home garden.
Indian Cork Tree – Size Guide
- Small - Great for new growers or container placement
- Medium - Early root establishment and faster bloom
- Large - Towering form ready for impact and scent
15-DAY Alive & Thrive™ GUARANTEE
Every plant is packed with care so it arrives alive and ready to thrive. If your plant arrives damaged or does not settle in within the first 15 days after delivery, contact us and we will provide a one-time replacement (delivery charges not included).
This guarantee does not cover plants that are not suited to your growing area. Not sure if a plant will work for your location? Talk to our plant experts before you order.
Delivery & Shipping
We dispatch from our nursery and deliver to your address across Pakistan.
- Free shipping on orders of PKR 50,000 and above
- For smaller orders, the shipping charge is shown at checkout
- Minimum order value is PKR 30,000
- We share tracking details once your order ships
Export and bulk orders are quoted individually. Use the Export & Bulk Inquiry button on this page.