Dila-Dila (Cynometra inaequifolia)

Dila-Dila (Cynometra inaequifolia) showcasing its gorgeous shoots. This is roughly 2 years old on the ground now. Conservation status is "Vulnerable". Wood is suitable for flooring. 😍🌱🌳

Seedlings available at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

 

Apitong (Dipterocarpus grandiflorus)

Apitong (Dipterocarpus grandiflorus) dropped on the ground before 2022 ends. 💕🌱🌳

Conservation status is "Endangered". Its timber sold under the Keruing designation. Its gum is used locally as a waterproofing varnish. The tree itself is very useful for nitrogen fixing, erosion control, soil improvement, and watershed regulation.

More endangered native tree species at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

 

Seagrape plant (Coccoloba uvifera)

Outplanted additional Seagrape plant (Coccoloba uvifera), from a marcotted mother tree. This is native to coastal beaches throughout tropical America and the Caribbean. 

The fruits of the sea grape may be eaten raw, cooked into jellies and jams, or fermented into sea grape wine. 😍🌱🌳

Limited seedlings available at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

 

Black meat chicken

One of the few descendants of my Ayam Cemani chicken cross to some of my native hens resulting to various colors of feathers including pure white. Black meat chicken has a lower fat content, is also richer in nutrients than white meat and contains more iron and zinc.

I will breed this to my black meat rooster this coming year 2023. 

More updates at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

 

Pineapple (Ananas comosus)

Of all the fruit, Pineapple is my favorite. 🍍🍍🍍

The pineapple is indigenous to South America, where it has been cultivated for many centuries. it is a rich source of manganese and vitamin C.

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Malakamias (Ailanthus triphysa)

New species outplanted/added in my native tree collection — Malakamias (Ailanthus triphysa). It is a large tree up to 45 m tall. The bole is up to 75 cm in diameter. It contains an aromatic resin. The tree is known as halmaddi in India, where its resin, also called halmaddi, may be used in incense. 💕🌱🌳

Some more species will be outplanted before this year 2022 ends. Check BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM for more. 

 

Almaciga (Agathis philippinensis)

One of my Almaciga (Agathis philippinensis) doing fine having new healthy shoots at this elevation. This is outplanted last April 2022. 😍🌱🌳

A giant Almaciga tree in situ.

More endangered native tree species at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

 

Black Sapote (Diospyros nigra)

Additional Black Sapote (Diospyros nigra). This is successfully germinated last March 2022 from the seeds of the ripe fruits. 👍🌱🌳

The ripe fruit of Black sapote also known as chocolate pudding fruit. 

The seeds which are extracted from the ripe fruit last March 2022 successfully germinated and finally outplanted December 2022.

Limited seedlings available at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

 

Sandpaper Vine and Limeberry

New addition to my collection for aesthetic purposes is the Sandpaper Vine (Petrea volubilis) also known as Queen's Wreath native to tropical Americas and the edible Limeberry (Triphasia trifolia) native to tropical southeastern Asia especially in Indonesia and the Philippines.

Sandpaper Vine (Petrea volubilis)

Limeberry (Triphasia trifolia)

More interesting new species at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

 

Yakal Yamban (Shorea falciferoides)

My lone Yakal Yamban (Shorea falciferoides) @20mos on the ground.   Soon it will be a mighty tree.

The mighty Yakal Yamban in situ.

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Susong kalabaw (Uvaria rufa)

My Susong kalabaw (Uvaria rufa) after a year on the ground. 😍🌱❤️

The fruit of Uvaria rufa. 

More interesting species at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

 

Kandiis (Garcinia sp.)

So Finally on the ground is my Kandiis (Garcinia sp.), first I thought the species is morella and then lateriflora but still doubtful, one thing is sure — it is a Garcinia. Took 6mos. to germinate and 9mos. on my nursery for a total of 15mos. before it

is outplanted today as my remembrance for this 2022 xmas day. 😍🌱🌳

Ripe fruits of Kandiis, it taste sour and can be used as a souring agent or process into jams. 

Limited seedlings only available at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

 

Merry Christmas 2022

A rainy Christmas here. Hoping I can outplant some fruit trees today as my remembrance for 2022 Christmas Day. 🎄🌱❤️

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Kalingag (Cinnamomum cebuense)

This is the latest native Kalingag (Cinnamomum cebuense) added in my collection. The tree is endemic to the island of Cebu but several trees have been found in neighboring Camotes Islands and Siquijor Island.

Gorgeous pinkish shoots of C. cebuense. 

More interesting native tree species at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

 

Betis (Madhuca betis)

Tree growing involves constant monitoring of the outplanted seedlings. This is one of my 1 year old Betis (Madhuca betis) untangled from unwanted vines.

Slow growing hardwood used for general construction. 

More endangered native tree species at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

 

Petroleum Nut (Pittosporum resiniferum)

New species added in my collection —  A potential source for Biofuel with lots of medicinal uses.

In the Philippine Cordilleras petroleum nut is locally known as apisang, abkel, abkol and da-il, is found among other trees like oak and other mossy forest species. It can also grow well with pine trees. 

The fruits of the tree burn brightly when ignited, and can be used for illumination as torches or candles. Its fruit is also highly suitable for use in producing biofuel.

More interesting Philippine native tree species at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

 

Black Jade Vine

Black Jade Vine (Mucuna sp.) , a native flowering vine. Outplanted this last year 2021 and is now invading most of the trees near its host. 

Seeds and seedlings will be available soon at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.