Red Mahogany

A large tree that can grow up to 60m in its native environment. Trunk massive and straight, with buttresses. Bark is greyish- brown in colour. Leaves are compound, dark glossy green above and pale lighter green below, leaflets abour 17x7cm in size. Flowers are white in colour, sweet smell. Fruits are woody capsules, 3-5cm in diameter, splitting into 4-5 valves. Seeds are winged.

Khaya nyasica is native to Tropical Africa and was introduced to Singapore in the late 1970s. It produces small, white, sweet-scented flowers which then give way to tennis-ball size fruits. These fruits spilt open when ripe to release many flat brown winged seeds.

Unique ID for Heritage Tree

HT 2010-182

Location

Found in front Blk 150 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh

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Heritage Tree Information

Scientific name: Khaya nyasica
Common name: Red Mahogany
Girth: 3.55 m @ 1.3 m height
Height: 37.4 m