Which trees are drought tolerant in India?
Some drought tolerant trees that appear across multiple zones include neem, peepal, jamun, shisham, and coconut. Shrubs such as bamboo, tulsi, and jasmine are also listed for their drought tolerance. Drought-tolerant trees lose their edge when planted in unsuitable conditions. Choose cold-hardy species like bur oak for the north, heat-tolerant trees like palo verde and mesquite for the southwest, and resilient trees like japanese pagoda or amur maackia for the temperate zone.