Damas Tree

Buy Damas Tree Dubai UAE | Conocarpus Lancifolius UAE Native Tree

The Damas tree (Conocarpus lancifolius) is one of the UAE's most important and widely used native trees, planted extensively throughout Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and all Emirates for shade, coastal protection and environmental restoration. Highly tolerant of drought, salt, heat and poor soils, the Damas tree has become the backbone of UAE urban tree planting programmes — lining roads, parks, beaches and waterfronts across the Emirates with its distinctive dense green canopy.

Plant Specifications

• Type: Semi-deciduous shade tree
• Height: 6–15m
• Canopy: Dense, spreading — excellent shade
• Sun: Full sun
• Water: Low — drought and salt tolerant
• Soil: Sandy, saline, alkaline — thrives in UAE conditions
• Growth Rate: Fast

Care Guide for UAE

Water twice weekly until established, then weekly or less. Apply balanced fertilizer twice yearly. Prune to shape in late winter. Extremely hardy — one of the most forgiving trees in UAE conditions.

Landscaping Uses in UAE

Street and avenue planting, park shade trees, coastal windbreaks, boundary planting for Dubai and Abu Dhabi villa projects, and large commercial landscape schemes across the Emirates.

Related Trees

• Pongamia — another excellent UAE shade tree
• Golden Shower Tree — ornamental flowering tree

FAQs

Is Damas tree native to UAE? Yes — one of the most important UAE native trees used in afforestation programmes. How fast does it grow? Fast — one of the quickest-establishing trees for UAE landscapes. Is it salt tolerant? Highly salt tolerant — ideal for coastal UAE properties.

🚚 Free delivery over AED 200 across Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain.