Red Balau
Shorea balangeran
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Basic Information
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: shorea
Plant ID (slug): shorea-balangeran
Numeric ID: 25087
USDA Hardiness: 10-12
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Shorea balangeran is an evergreen Tree growing to 25 m (82ft) by 20 m (65ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
Southeast Asia - Indonesia.
Habitats
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Shorea balangeran Red Balau