Saga Plant — Adenanthera pavonina | Red Bead Tree | Ornamental Flowering Tree

Saga (Adenanthera pavonina), the Red Bead Tree or Coral Wood, is a graceful tropical tree prized for its feathery foliage, fragrant yellow-orange flower spikes, and striking bright red seeds — used traditionally as jewellery, weights, and in Ayurvedic medicine. A beautiful and culturally significant tree for Kerala gardens and avenues.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Adenanthera pavonina
• Common Names: Saga, Red Bead Tree, Coral Wood, Peacock Flower Fence, Manjadi
• Family: Fabaceae
• Plant Type: Deciduous to semi-evergreen flowering tree
• Height: 8–15 metres at maturity
• Flower Colour: Yellow-orange fragrant spikes
• Seed Colour: Vivid scarlet red — highly ornamental
• Flowering Season: Summer; seeds ripen monsoon to winter

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Soil: Well-draining loamy soil; tolerates a range of soil types
• Fertilizer: Monthly balanced NPK; organic compost twice yearly
• Container Suitability: Young plants in large containers; best planted in ground
• Landscaping Uses: Avenue tree, garden specimen, shade tree, coastal planting

Care Guide

• Fast grower in warm, humid conditions
• Nitrogen-fixing roots improve soil health
• Red seeds are non-toxic but should not be consumed in large quantities
• Thrives in Kerala’s tropical climate

Customer FAQs

Q: What are the red seeds used for?
A: Traditionally the bright red seeds (called Manjadi in Malayalam) were used as uniform weights by goldsmiths, as jewellery beads, and in Ayurvedic formulations.

Q: Is it a fast grower?
A: Yes — it is a fast-growing tree that can reach several metres within a few years under good conditions.

Q: Is it suitable as a shade tree?
A: Yes — its feathery canopy provides excellent dappled shade, making it ideal as a garden or avenue shade tree.

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Images are representative. Minor natural variation in size, colour, and growth stage is expected and not a defect.