Planting and Stand Management

Seedlings of 14 to 16 months old plants are to be transferred to fields. Planting is done in pits of 45 cm cube with the onset of monsoon at a spacing of 4 m x 4 m filled with 5 kg FYM. Weeding and thinning are necessary for seedling growth. From second year onwards depending on size of plant, 50-70g N, 40-50g P₂O₅, 40-60g K₂O along with 30 kg FYM are applied to each plant. If the area is fertile, within 40 years, timber of above 20 m height and 150 cm diameter will be obtained.

Even though Kampakam is an evergreen tree, it will drop mature leaves during the months of December and April. They will produce pale yellowish flowers during January to February. Seeds attain maturity during the months of May-June. They can overcome drought as they are deep rooted. They prefer wet areas. Although they are shade tolerant during their early stages of growth later it becomes a light demander. Dense vegetation will destroy its seedlings. It is sensitive to fire and frost.