Sal Tree (Pack of 5)
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Product Description
The Sal Tree, scientifically known as Shorea robusta, is a large, slow-to-moderate-growing deciduous or semi-evergreen tree native to the Indian subcontinent. It belongs to the family Dipterocarpaceae and is a vital ecological and economic pillar of Indian forests.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
HEIGHT AND SIZE: Grows up to 30 to 40 meters tall with a trunk diameter of up to 2 meters.
LEAVES: Leathery, ovate-oblong, measuring 10–25 cm long and 5–15 cm broad. It sheds leaves in drier areas from February to April and regrows them in April and May.
FLOWERS: Small, yellowish-white in color, arranged in dense clusters, blooming in April and May.
WOOD: Freshly cut sapwood is whitish, while the durable heartwood turns dark brown to black upon exposure and contains natural resins.
HABITAT AND CLIMATE
GEOGRAPHY: Found across India (including West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Odisha), Nepal, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
TEMPERATURE: Thrives in areas with maximum temperatures between 36°C to 44°C and minimums from 11°C to 17°C.
RAINFALL: Requires an annual precipitation of 1,000 mm to 3,500 mm.
SOIL: Prefers deep, moist, well-drained sandy loam soils.