9 species, three languages, one record each
Know what you are planting before it goes in the ground — its names in Sinhala, Tamil and English, a short profile, and how often it needs care.
Beli (Wood Apple / Bael)
බෙලි/வில்வமரம்
A sacred medicinal fruit tree cherished in Sri Lanka for digestive cooling wellness and aromatic leaves.
Ceylon Ironwood (Na)
නා ගස (ජාතික වෘක්ෂය)/நாகமரம் (தேசிய மரம்)
The revered National Tree of Sri Lanka, famed for striking crimson young foliage and fragrant white flowers.
Ceylon Olive (Veralu)
වෙරළු/வெரலிக்காய் மரம்
Native fruit tree producing crisp, vitamin-rich sour-sweet olives loved by school children.
Indian Gooseberry (Nelli)
නෙල්ලි/நெல்லி மரம்
A nutrient powerhouse revered in Sri Lankan tradition for antioxidant berries and holistic health.
Jackfruit
කොස්/பலா
A fast-growing tropical tree known for producing the largest tree-borne fruit in the world. It provides dense shade, valuable timber, and is historically known as the "Rice Tree" (Bath Gasa) in Sri Lanka due to its importance as a staple food source.
Kumbuk (Arjun)
කුඹුක්/மருதமரம்
A majestic riverside tree known for water conservation, riverbank soil stabilization, and medicinal bark.
Mee Tree
මී ගස/இலுப்பை மரம்
A venerable native canopy tree with fragrant blossoms and nutrient-rich organic leaf fall for agriculture.
Neem (Kohomba)
කොහොඹ/வேப்பமரம்
Renowned for powerful natural air purification, pest deterrence, and traditional Ayurvedic medicine.