Aegle marmelos / Belou marmelos / Crateva marmelos – Bael, Bengal Quince, Golden Apple, Japanese Bitter Orange, Stone Apple, Wood Apple

Description

Aegle marmelos, commonly known as Bael or Bengal Quince, is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree with a spreading crown and aromatic leaves. Native to South and Southeast Asia, it produces round to pear-shaped fruits with a hard shell and sweet, fragrant pulp inside. The tree thrives in warm, tropical climates and is highly tolerant of dry conditions, making it well-suited for arid and subtropical gardens. Its attractive foliage and resilience make it a valuable ornamental and ecological species.