Sunday, March 5, 2023

Red Lauan (Shorea negrosensis)

Red Lauan (Shorea negrosensis) is a large tree attaining a height of about 50 meters and a diameter of about 200 cm, strongly buttressed, with a straight cylindrical bole. Bark is darkbrown to nearly black with a reddish tinge. Endemic to the Philippines and listed as "Critically Endangered". A valuable export as sawn timber. Often sold as Philippine mahogany. ❤️🌱🌳



A huge Red Lauan mother tree at the forest of Gingoog City, Philippines.



Limited seedlings are available at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.


 

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